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H48 DOD

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

91,208 mi
Last recorded91,208 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH48 DOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2013 91,208 miles

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

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 91,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front floor rusty

vehicle rusty underneath

Fail 20 Jul 2012 91,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front floor rusty

offside front tyre worn outer edge and nearside rear tyre starting to perish

vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 15 Jul 2011 91,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre near limit 2mm and side wall perished no cords showing

offside door mirror glass tape on still able to see out of

slight play in centre steering idler

vehicle rusty underneath

Fail 15 Jul 2011 91,208 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre near limit 2mm and side wall perished no cords showing

offside door mirror glass tape on still able to see out of

slight play in centre steering idler

vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 9 Jul 2010 89,524 miles

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

slight play in centre steering idler

Fail 9 Jul 2010 89,524 miles

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

slight play in centre steering idler

Pass 23 Jul 2009 87,330 miles

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

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Jul 2009 87,330 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Jul 2008 84,476 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly discolour

nearside door mirror crack but stillable to see out of

Fail 18 Jul 2008 84,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate slightly discolour

nearside door mirror crack but stillable to see out of

Pass 20 Jul 2007 81,978 miles

same as last test number 560414197193

Fail 13 Jul 2007 81,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2006 78,693 miles

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

nearside door mirror crack still able to see out of

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 6 Jul 2005 74,957 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

some wear in steering idler

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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H48 DOD is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 H48 DOD, 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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H48 DOD is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 16 May 1991.

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