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J891 GBV

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,546 mi
Last recorded16,546 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ891 GBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2009 16,546 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER BUSH

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 16,546 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER BUSH

Pass 9 Jan 2008 13,172 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

bad oil leak from oil seal on front pulley

slight play on centre front idler unit

spare tyre no good split on outer wall of tyre

Fail 4 Jan 2008 13,157 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

bad oil leak from oil seal on front pulley

slight play on centre front idler unit

spare tyre no good split on outer wall of tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2007 107,018 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 107,018 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 8,086 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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J891 GBV is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J891 GBV, 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 J891 GBV registered?

J891 GBV is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 5 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J891 GBV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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