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H809 AMX

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

64,485 mi
Last recorded64,485 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH809 AMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 64,485 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 64,481 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 64,232 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 64,232 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 62,866 miles

Corrosion to both front wheel arch and floor pans

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 62,866 miles

Corrosion to both front wheel arch and floor pans

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 61,463 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 60,344 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 60,344 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 60,315 miles

Emissions not tested engine hot (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 58,797 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 57,086 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 54,614 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 54,584 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both tyres old & perished

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre going out of shape

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape

Offside Rear tyre old & perished

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 52,349 miles

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

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 50,038 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 50,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 49,017 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 49,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Both Rear Brakes binding slightly!

N/S/R Tyre Perished!

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 47,819 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

n/s/r tyre heavily perished in tread

Fail 2 Jul 2012 47,813 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

n/s/r tyre heavily perished in tread

Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,757 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 46,575 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,837 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 42,492 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 42,492 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 39,699 miles

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

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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H809 AMX is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 H809 AMX, 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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H809 AMX is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 27 March 1991.

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