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J143 LKJ

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,903 mi
Last recorded87,903 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ143 LKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 87,903 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 87,862 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 83,106 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 83,106 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both front tyres worn on edge

corrosion in brake compensator

corrosion in brake pipes in and out of compensator

stain around offside front strut

wear in rear spring hanger bushes

Pass 29 Mar 2008 78,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/R BUMP STOP RUBBER MISSING

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 73,325 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 72,219 miles

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

some corrosion arond n/s & o/s door sills but cannot hole at this time

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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J143 LKJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in Red 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 J143 LKJ, 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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What year was J143 LKJ registered?

J143 LKJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 9 September 1991.

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