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H976 MBL

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,542 mi
Last recorded73,542 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH976 MBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2009 73,542 miles

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2008 61,143 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

age cracking on all suspension bushes

both aims on lower limits

corrosion around o/s/f suspension mount

corrosion on flexi ferrules

corrosion on front arch sections

corrosion on suspension components

corrosion on underbody sections

water damage to both number plates

Fail 14 Nov 2008 61,143 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

corrosion on flexi ferrules

corrosion on front arch sections

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

age cracking on all suspension bushes

both aims on lower limits

corrosion around o/s/f suspension mount

corrosion on suspension components

corrosion on underbody sections

water damage to both number plates

Fail 20 Oct 2008 61,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 9 Nov 2007 59,158 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 58,862 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 58,661 miles

n/s rear shocker damp.

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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H976 MBL is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H976 MBL, 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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H976 MBL is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 2 May 1991.

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