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H743 JTF

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

22,165 mi
Last recorded22,165 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH743 JTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 22,165 miles

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front & Rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & rear covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 22,146 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Hole above drivers door within 30cm. Marked in yellow. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front & Rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & rear covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 22,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 22,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 21,906 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 21,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 21,611 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 21,470 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 21,342 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 20,719 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 20,446 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 20,446 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 20,430 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 20,422 miles

both front tyres perished

hole in drivers floor

Pass 22 Nov 2011 20,382 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 20,347 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 20,317 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 20,263 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 20,169 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 20,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 20,115 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 20,115 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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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H743 JTF is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 H743 JTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H743 JTF registered?

H743 JTF is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 9 January 1991.

Is H743 JTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H743 JTF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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