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J896 RPA

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

Green Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

57,572 mi
Last recorded57,572 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ896 RPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 57,572 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 56,926 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 56,349 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 54,935 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 52,841 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 52,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 50,504 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 49,307 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 49,274 miles

All four tyres have light cracking on the inner sidewalls

Fail 24 Oct 2017 49,274 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse light flashes instead of the indicator (1.4.A.2h)

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

All four tyres have light cracking on the inner sidewalls

Pass 17 Oct 2016 49,089 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 49,089 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,672 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 48,220 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 47,843 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 47,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 47,369 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 46,388 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 45,037 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,274 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 43,925 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 43,606 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 43,606 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 41,675 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 41,612 miles

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

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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J896 RPA is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in Green with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J896 RPA, 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 J896 RPA registered?

J896 RPA is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 11 November 1991.

Is J896 RPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J896 RPA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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