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J805 OGS

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,035 mi
Last recorded28,035 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ805 OGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 28,035 miles

Vehicle bodywork badly corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2012 28,034 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle bodywork badly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 27,745 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 27,038 miles

vehicle body corroded around front and rear arches

Fail 30 Sep 2010 27,036 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle body corroded around front and rear arches

Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,454 miles

body has minor surface corrosion in various non structural areas

Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,445 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 22,559 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,523 miles

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

Front wheel arches rusted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 18,537 miles

Front wheel arcehes rusty

Handbrake travel long and close to n o reserve travel

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J805 OGS is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J805 OGS, 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 J805 OGS registered?

J805 OGS is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 17 October 1991.

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