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J116 CCJ

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests38 (20 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

7,351 mi
Last recorded7,351 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ116 CCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 18 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 7,351 miles

Nearside Front side repeater dim

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor / inner wheel arch corroded multiple spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Flat bed floor corroded multiple spots

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 7,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side repeater dim

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor / inner wheel arch corroded multiple spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Flat bed floor corroded multiple spots

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 7,304 miles

general suspension corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2024 7,301 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

general suspension corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2023 7,229 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Dec 2023 7,229 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken

Pass 23 Dec 2022 7,080 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lence brocken

rear chassis corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2022 7,080 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear lamp lence brocken

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

rear chassis corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 61,100 miles

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded

o/s and n/s rear flat bed side panels corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2021 6,910 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded

o/s and n/s rear flat bed side panels corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2020 68,061 miles

Bed corroding

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 68,061 miles

Bed corroding

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 67,158 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor by drain corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear cab corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2019 67,154 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch corroded away next to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor by drain corroded away (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor by drain corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear cab corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2018 68,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear cab corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2018 66,182 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear cab corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2017 64,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

flatbed corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2017 64,745 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

flatbed corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2016 63,170 miles

rear flat bed corroded

slight corrosion nearside front

Fail 8 Nov 2016 63,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear flat bed corroded

slight corrosion nearside front

Pass 30 Nov 2015 61,343 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside body (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 61,340 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 54,914 miles

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

front arches have slight corrosion

general cab corrosion not part of body

Fail 28 Nov 2014 54,914 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front arches have slight corrosion

general cab corrosion not part of body

Pass 28 Nov 2013 51,464 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 51,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 47,260 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

advise rear corrosion on tipper not structural

Fail 26 Nov 2012 47,257 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

advise rear corrosion on tipper not structural

Pass 18 Oct 2011 4,527 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 4,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 40,858 miles

Nearside Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 40,858 miles

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

Nearside Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 3,614 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 3,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2008 3,361 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 3,361 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 28,176 miles

dip switch worn.

Pass 18 May 2006 1,793 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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J116 CCJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 J116 CCJ, 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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J116 CCJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 15 October 1991.

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