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H729 UPW

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,013 mi
Last recorded37,013 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH729 UPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 37,013 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 37,008 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 36,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

nearside front lower floor inner arch corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2020 35,290 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 35,083 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 35,083 miles

Body panel insecure ns and os lower panels (6.2.1 (a) (i))

corrosion noted to front brake discs

play noted to rear axle bearings

play noted to steering idler

rear leaf spring bushes worn

streering tight

Fail 16 Oct 2018 35,081 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Body panel insecure ns and os lower panels (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing door mirror (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion noted to front brake discs

play noted to rear axle bearings

play noted to steering idler

rear leaf spring bushes worn

streering tight

Pass 16 Aug 2017 35,008 miles

cracks noted to nsf nsr and osr tyres

play noted to rear wheel bearings

steering slightly tight

wear noted to rear leaf spring bushes

Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,602 miles

cracking noted to rear tyres

slight play noted to rear wheel bearings

steering slightly tight

wear noted to rear leaf spring bushs

Pass 18 Aug 2015 34,337 miles

slight play noted to nsr and osr wheel bearings

wear noted to nsr and osr leaf spring bushs

Pass 14 Aug 2014 33,893 miles

slight play noted to rear wheel bearings

wear noted to rear leaf spring bushs

Fail 14 Aug 2014 33,891 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

slight play noted to rear wheel bearings

wear noted to rear leaf spring bushs

Pass 8 Aug 2013 33,282 miles

play noted to nsr and osr wheel bearings

wear noted to nsr and osr leaf spring bushs

Fail 7 Aug 2013 33,280 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

play noted to nsr and osr wheel bearings

wear noted to nsr and osr leaf spring bushs

Pass 7 Aug 2012 32,242 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 31,166 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 31,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 30,259 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 30,259 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 29,367 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate in a poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,202 miles

front number plate marked

surface rust on rear springs

Fail 13 Aug 2008 28,199 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front number plate marked

surface rust on rear springs

Pass 4 Dec 2007 27,291 miles

slight play in steering idler

front number plate marked

noise from diff

Fail 29 Nov 2007 27,252 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate marked

noise from diff

slight play in steering idler

Fail 2 Jun 2006 15,394 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 15,394 miles

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

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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H729 UPW is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H729 UPW, 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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H729 UPW is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 10 May 1991.

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