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H549 PTX

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

Yellow Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,529 mi
Last recorded18,529 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH549 PTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 18,529 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 181,938 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 17,957 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 17,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

alot of corrosion on vehicle but not in perscribed areas

hole in o/s/f floor

slight play in top steering colum bush

Pass 20 Feb 2007 17,543 miles

co high at 3.00%

front tyres well worn on edges 155/12

rear tyres well worn

Pass 10 Feb 2006 17,044 miles

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

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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H549 PTX is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in Yellow with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 H549 PTX, 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 H549 PTX registered?

H549 PTX is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 10 May 1991.

Is H549 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H549 PTX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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