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J924 HNL

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,466 mi
Last recorded69,466 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ924 HNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 69,466 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

rusty filler and underseal all round

rusty filler and underseal all underneath

Fail 16 Jan 2024 69,465 miles

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

rusty filler and underseal all round

rusty filler and underseal all underneath

Pass 9 Dec 2022 69,391 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

rusty all round

rusty underneath

Fail 9 Dec 2022 69,390 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

rusty all round

rusty underneath

Pass 27 Nov 2021 67,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))

filler and underseal all round the car

Fail 18 Nov 2021 67,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))

filler and underseal all round the car

Pass 25 Nov 2020 64,647 miles

Nearside Front chip in windscreen

rusty underneath from the front

undersealed all-round

Pass 3 Jun 2019 60,356 miles

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

Front rusty underneath

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 57,649 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2017 56,260 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

rusty underneath

Fail 24 May 2017 56,260 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

rusty underneath

Pass 24 May 2016 51,586 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

dents all round

rusty underneath

Pass 29 May 2015 48,505 miles

rusty underneath

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2015 48,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rusty underneath

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 46,900 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 46,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 46,840 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 46,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 43,927 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 43,654 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 43,654 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 43,517 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 43,237 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 42,997 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 42,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 42,515 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 42,515 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 42,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 42,243 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 42,237 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.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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J924 HNL is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J924 HNL, 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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J924 HNL is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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