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J885 CRB

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,059 mi
Last recorded74,059 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ885 CRB
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 74,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear across both sides (1.1.11 (c))

all front suspension components both sides have surface corrosion

both rear leaf springs have surface corrosion

o/s/f brake disk back plate insecure

Fail 2 Jun 2021 74,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear across both sides (1.1.11 (c))

all front suspension components both sides have surface corrosion

both rear leaf springs have surface corrosion

o/s/f brake disk back plate insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2020 73,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower steel fuel pipe to fuel tank rusting/corroding not excessive at time of test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,917 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 72,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel-arch/stepsill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 72,863 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion offside front floor /chassis but not within a prescribed area

Pass 12 Jul 2017 72,010 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 71,822 miles

Corrosion to nearside & offside front step sills.

Pass 11 May 2011 71,795 miles

Front brake discs pitted.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 May 2011 71,794 miles

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

Front brake discs pitted.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 70,206 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Apr 2010 70,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Dec 2008 69,144 miles

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

brake compensator slightly corroded

large crack in offside rear tyre thread

rear leaf springs slightly corroded

slight cracks in both front tyres

sump corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2008 68,413 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 68,399 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 67,259 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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J885 CRB is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J885 CRB, 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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J885 CRB is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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