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J942 MTA

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,633 mi
Last recorded81,633 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ942 MTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 81,633 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 81,633 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 81,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

handbrake travel high

Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,968 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 79,968 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 79,299 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2013 79,299 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front brake discs corroded

n/s/r brake grabbing slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2011 78,703 miles

Both front discs rusty and pitted

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 78,703 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front discs rusty and pitted

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 76,070 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 76,070 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 73,447 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

front tyres perished advise replacing

stain on fuel hose joining metal pipe to filter but not leaking at time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2009 73,447 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front tyres perished advise replacing

stain on fuel hose joining metal pipe to filter but not leaking at time of test

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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J942 MTA is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 J942 MTA, 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 J942 MTA registered?

J942 MTA is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 23 September 1991.

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