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H852 ETP

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,922 mi
Last recorded72,922 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH852 ETP
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 72,922 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes corrodeing. lower edges of sills corrodeing.

slight rear brake imbalance.

Fail 10 Oct 2009 72,886 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both Front Tyres Worn Badly On Inner Edges (Tracking Incorrect)

Both Other Fuel Pipes Around The Tank & Fuel Filter Are In Poor Condition

Nearside Front Tyre Extremely Close To The Legal Limit

Offside & Nearside Outer Sills & Rear Wheel Arches Are Corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight Play In Nearside Front Wheel Bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2008 70,655 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in steering joints,bodywork corroded in poor condition,suspension components corroded+chassis+floor

Fail 29 Aug 2008 70,647 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in steering joints,bodywork corroded in poor condition,suspension components corroded+chassis+floor

Pass 31 Aug 2007 68,638 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 68,637 miles

advise at previous test

Fail 28 Aug 2007 68,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

corrosion development in lower ns seat belt anchorage

repairs to front wheel arches and corrosion development in top strutt anchorages

Pass 7 Aug 2006 66,797 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 66,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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H852 ETP is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 H852 ETP, 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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H852 ETP is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 29 April 1991.

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