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H579 EOW

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

33,684 mi
Last recorded33,684 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH579 EOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 33,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front floor pan is corroding

offside front tyre is wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Oct 2014 30,386 miles

Both front tyres getting close to legal limit

Front brake pads look low

Front number plate in poor condition but not likely to be miss read

Pass 23 Oct 2013 28,406 miles

Front number plate deteriated but not likely to be missread

Pass 23 Oct 2012 21,437 miles

Both number plates deteriated but can still be read clearly

Fail 16 Oct 2012 21,306 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both number plates deteriated but can still be read clearly

Pass 2 Nov 2011 17,075 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 16,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 11,518 miles

Corrosion around both front footwells and wheel arches.

Corrosion around nearside front top strut mount

Strong smell of petrol but cant find any leaks

Fail 18 Oct 2010 11,515 miles

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

Corrosion around both front footwells and wheel arches.

Corrosion around nearside front top strut mount

Strong smell of petrol but cant find any leaks

Pass 30 Sep 2009 8,776 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 8,368 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 7,824 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 7,111 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 5,787 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 5,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside 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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H579 EOW is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H579 EOW, 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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H579 EOW is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 22 April 1991.

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