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J523 BVW

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,504 mi
Last recorded47,504 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ523 BVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 47,504 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 47,396 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 46,976 miles

underside of vehicle corroding all over

Fail 3 Apr 2024 46,975 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle corroding all over

Pass 2 Aug 2022 46,900 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 46,764 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 44,854 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 42,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 42,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 41,018 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 41,018 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 39,997 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 39,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 39,914 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 37,663 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 34,288 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 34,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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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J523 BVW is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J523 BVW, 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 J523 BVW registered?

J523 BVW is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 July 1992.

Is J523 BVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J523 BVW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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