1991 Vauxhall Rascal 1.0L Petrol · J981 EMV
1991 Vauxhall Rascal (1.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 1991. Recorded mileage 44,358 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL RASCAL
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J981 EMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 44,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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J981 EMV Mileage History
- 10/08/202344,040 mi
- 16/08/202344,042 mi+2 mi
- 12/08/202444,179 mi+137 mi
- 12/08/202444,180 mi+1 mi
- 22/05/202644,358 mi+178 mi
Average of roughly 114 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J981 EMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Vauxhall Rascal (J981 EMV) between August 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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