MOT Status
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44,358 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rack mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired middle (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rack mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rack mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive by tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rack mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rack mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
both front sillback/step areas corroded but outside scope for mot
underside of vehicle heavily under-sealed
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rack mounting (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rack mounting (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front arches corroded but not seriously weakened
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
corrosion on front tie bar mountings
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre heavily perished
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre heavily perished
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
Nearside All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fuel pipe offside seriously corroded but not leaking
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
fuel pipe offside seriously corroded but not leaking
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Centre Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Rascal?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J981 EMV is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in Green with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 J981 EMV, 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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J981 EMV is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 26 September 1991.
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