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H284 YES

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

11,168 mi
Last recorded11,168 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH284 YES
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 11,168 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 11,137 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 11,035 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 10,507 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 8,507 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 6,036 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 3,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 29 miles

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

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

oil leak

slight play in steering idler

Fail 1 Feb 2016 99,914 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Slight play at steering idler

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 96,105 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 96,054 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 92,299 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 87,847 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2013 87,845 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 83,515 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded.

slight engine oil leak.

underside slightly corroded.

Fail 2 Feb 2012 83,513 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes slightly corroded.

slight engine oil leak.

underside slightly corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 79,960 miles

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

parts of underside heavily coated

play on centre steering pivot

signs of a fluid leak at n/s/r drum

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

slight lift on both front top strut mounts

travel on handbrake

Fail 31 Jan 2011 79,913 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

parts of underside heavily coated

play on centre steering pivot

signs of a fluid leak at n/s/r drum

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

slight lift on both front top strut mounts

travel on handbrake

Pass 10 Feb 2010 76,673 miles

front brake pipes coated

front underside of vehicle very corroded

play steering both sides

steering center bush has play and lift in it

Fail 8 Feb 2010 76,635 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

front underside of vehicle very corroded

play steering both sides

steering center bush has play and lift in it

Pass 21 Feb 2009 71,278 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 20 Feb 2009 71,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

play in steering rack

Pass 18 Feb 2008 66,374 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 61,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 61,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 56,359 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 56,359 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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H284 YES is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 H284 YES, 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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H284 YES is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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