MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL RASCALs year 1991

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Pass percent:50.43%

(The average a petrol VAUXHALL RASCAL year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:5,780 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	541
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	501
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	372
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	363
Brake pipe excessively corroded	321
Registration plate lamp issues	269
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	265
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	208
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	186
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	179
Rear brake binding	149
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	141
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	119
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	117
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	116
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	108
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	105
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	103
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	102
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	96
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	96
Registration plate issues	94
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	87
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	78
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	77
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	74
Rear brake application uneven	73
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	73
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	73
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	71
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	70
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	70
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	68
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	66
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	63
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	63
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	61
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	60
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	60
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	58
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	57
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	57
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	57
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	53
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	52
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	52
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	50
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	47
Brake hose damaged	46
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	44
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	44
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	43
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	41
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	40
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	38
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	38
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	37
Windscreen has damage	36
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	35
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	34
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	34
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	33
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	33
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	33
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	32
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	32
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	32
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	31
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	31
Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	31
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	28
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	28
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	27
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	26
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	26
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	25
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	25
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	25
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	25
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	24
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	23
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	23
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	23
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	22
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	22
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	20
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	20
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	20
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	19
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	19
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	18
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	18
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	18
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	18
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	18
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	18
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	17
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	17
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	17
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	17
Front brake application uneven	17
Windscreen washer not working	16
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	16
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	16
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	16
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	16
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	15
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	15
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	14
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	14
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	14
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	14
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	14
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	13
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	13
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	13
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	13
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	13
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	13
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	13
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	13
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	13
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	12
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	12
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	12
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	12
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	11
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	11
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	11
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	11
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	11
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	10
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	10
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	9
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	9

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MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL RASCALs year 1991

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