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C938 GMJ

1986 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,802 mi
Last recorded51,802 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Rascal67,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC938 GMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2025 51,802 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of suspension mounting component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/80/12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 51,328 miles

Offside Rear Corrosion to inner wing, not considered load bearing or structural

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 50,530 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 50,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 50,524 miles

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 50,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

some corrosion to front lower panel and offside rear inner sill/wheel arch areas

Fail 11 Nov 2019 50,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

some corrosion to front lower panel and offside rear inner sill/wheel arch areas

Pass 16 Jun 2014 49,934 miles

both head light lenses have some deterioration.

both near side & offside of sills towards rear have some corrosion forming.

front to rear metal brake pipe has some corrosion present.

near side rear brake has slight binding present (found whilst wheels free & rotating by hand)

offside rear bump stop missing.

small amount of movement present in both near side & offside front suspension legs (at piston whilst fully extended (vehicle elevated & wheels raised off of platform)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 49,648 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe has surface corrosion present mid & rear by flexible hose joint.

offside front headlight lens has slight corrosion present.

offside front wheel bearing has a small amount of movement present.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 49,295 miles

the exhaust has welding repairs & a very slight weep at joint.

the front to rear metal brake pipe at rear by flexible hose has slight corrosion present.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 48,994 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 48,636 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 47,209 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 45,585 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 43,857 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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C938 GMJ is a 1986 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1986 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 67,842 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 C938 GMJ, 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 40 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C938 GMJ is a 1986 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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