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J589 FGY

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

763,311 mi
Last recorded763,311 miles
Recorded on23 May 2006
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ589 FGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2006 763,311 miles

all tyres perished central idler worn

Fail 23 May 2006 76,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ALL TYRES BADLY PERISHED AND LOW ON TREAD

central steering idler worn

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Rascal?

Based on 30,067 MOT tests across 5,181 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
1,586
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
5,181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,785
fog lamp not working 1,982
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,802
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,564
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,381
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J589 FGY is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 59,748 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Rascal fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J589 FGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Rascal typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 35 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J589 FGY registered?

J589 FGY is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 2 December 1991.

Is J589 FGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J589 FGY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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