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H847 UWX

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,760 mi
Last recorded65,760 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH847 UWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 65,760 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front and rear brake rise slightly uneven

oil leak noted from engine

steering gaiters poor

underneath and body rusty in places

wipers poor

Fail 5 Dec 2015 65,760 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front and rear brake rise slightly uneven

oil leak noted from engine

steering gaiters poor

underneath and body rusty in places

wipers poor

Pass 3 Dec 2014 64,054 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

exhaust system rusty and blowing

horn switch poor

oil leaks noted from the engine

rear brake rise uneven

steering gaitors starting to split

Pass 31 Dec 2013 59,251 miles

both front shocks noted worn

both top strut mounts noted worn

exhaust noted rusty in places

front brake discs noted worn

steering rack gaitors starting to perish

Pass 28 Nov 2012 56,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

fuel cap sealing washer worn

Pass 30 Nov 2011 55,657 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 55,363 miles

n/s and o/s front chassis rails corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2010 55,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s and o/s front chassis rails corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2009 54,940 miles

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

corrosion on nearside rear wing

emmisions on limit

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Nov 2009 54,932 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

corrosion on nearside rear wing

emmisions on limit

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Nov 2008 54,717 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 54,112 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 52,433 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 50,848 miles

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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H847 UWX is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H847 UWX, 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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H847 UWX is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 16 January 1991.

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