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J641 DAT

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests30 (14 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

95,766 mi
Last recorded95,766 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ641 DAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 16 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 95,766 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 95,766 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch inside rear of van (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 95,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 67,170 miles

exhaust has a slight blow emission limmeit only just met requirements

hand brake has some travel at the lever

play in steering felt at the wheel underbody excessivly corroded and undersealed brak limmets only just met requirements

slight brake bind .front side lights dull

Fail 9 Apr 2019 67,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to front leaf spring hanger mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure likely to be trapped in faulty engine mount (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring with an unsafe modification spring to axle mounting relative movement (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering rear leaf spring hanger mount (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Engine mounting excessively loose rubber mount fully detatched from mounting (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front spring hanger (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to fuel tank (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 39,985 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

extensive welding to underside floor and inner arches undersealed and sealer applied

Fail 11 Nov 2017 39,985 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

extensive welding to underside floor and inner arches undersealed and sealer applied

Fail 11 Aug 2017 39,985 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill ( previousily plated, but insecure and holed) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure under vehicle hanging down fouling exhaust (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bump stop area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated where it attaches to steering rack under vehicle front (2.1.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

extensive welding to floor, inner arches and underside with undersealing and silicon seal adhesive

Pass 30 Nov 2015 3,937 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 3,907 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg above axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 97,878 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 97,877 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 97,858 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside door mirror loose

play in windscreen wiper mechanism

Pass 17 Aug 2013 92,988 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 92,988 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 92,516 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 85,789 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 85,789 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 76,983 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 76,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 68,162 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 68,161 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 59,506 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear tyres sidewalls deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2009 59,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear tyres sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2008 50,832 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 50,712 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 42,296 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 34,650 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 34,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 26,160 miles

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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J641 DAT is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 J641 DAT, 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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J641 DAT is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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