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H279 ARN

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

89,178 mi
Last recorded89,178 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH279 ARN
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2008 89,178 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 89,005 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 89,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 88,821 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 88,821 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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H279 ARN is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H279 ARN, 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 H279 ARN registered?

H279 ARN is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 6 March 1991.

Is H279 ARN safe to buy?

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