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J909 JGL

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

70,467 mi
Last recorded70,467 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ909 JGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 70,467 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 70,460 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 69,495 miles

n/s/f outrigger starting to corrode

n/s/f panel starting to corrode

Pass 17 Dec 2018 69,409 miles

Coolant leak Radiator drain plug ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 69,409 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Radiator drain plug ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2016 69,263 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 69,260 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 69,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 68,623 miles

exhaust bracket come adrift exhaust still secure

Fail 7 Oct 2015 68,623 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket come adrift exhaust still secure

Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,179 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 67,179 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 67,023 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 66,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 66,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 65,338 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 65,338 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 64,099 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 64,099 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 63,718 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

underside of chassis and body surface rusting

Pass 22 Aug 2009 62,496 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 62,495 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 61,985 miles

Corosion to n/s/f & o/s/f brake hose ferrules

Corrosion to front springs & suspension & o/s fuel tank bracket

Rear exhaust rubber perished

Slight bind o/s/r brake

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 61,457 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 61,056 miles

Slight bind o/s/r brake

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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J909 JGL is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J909 JGL, 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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J909 JGL is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 23 August 1991.

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