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J517 LJL

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

30,529 mi
Last recorded30,529 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ517 LJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 30,529 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 30,555 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 30,514 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 30,440 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 30,234 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 29,784 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 29,256 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 28,661 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2013 28,661 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2012 28,001 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 27,148 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 26,481 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 25,884 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 25,360 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 25,360 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 24,991 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 24,991 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 May 2006 24,373 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 24,373 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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J517 LJL is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 58,684 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 J517 LJL, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J517 LJL registered?

J517 LJL is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 19 February 1992.

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The MOT history for J517 LJL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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