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J851 EGG

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,173 mi
Last recorded52,173 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ851 EGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 52,173 miles

both rear tyres on tread bars

center rack gater deterating

Pass 5 Mar 2018 49,853 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 45,175 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 45,175 miles

Central Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Idler (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 40,612 miles

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

exhaust is corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2015 40,612 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

exhaust is corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2014 30,933 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 30,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,927 miles

Clutch release bearing noisy

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 30,923 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 30,923 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 30,888 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 30,749 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 30,417 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 30,053 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,929 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 29,929 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 29,657 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 29,472 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 29,306 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 29,306 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

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

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

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

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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J851 EGG is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J851 EGG, 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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J851 EGG is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 8 August 1991.

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