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H261 UWA

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,612 mi
Last recorded98,612 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH261 UWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 98,612 miles

CO level very weak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSR brake slow to apply

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

Slight blue smoke from exhaust

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 98,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

CO level very weak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSR brake slow to apply

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

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

Slight blue smoke from exhaust

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 94,676 miles

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

slight free play (wear)Tie rod connection to steering rack

Pass 6 Jul 2006 89,763 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H261 UWA is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H261 UWA, 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 H261 UWA registered?

H261 UWA is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 4 March 1991.

Is H261 UWA safe to buy?

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