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J581 MKB

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

57,764 mi
Last recorded57,764 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ581 MKB
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2007 57,764 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,446 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 51,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

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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J581 MKB is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J581 MKB, 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 J581 MKB registered?

J581 MKB is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 9 April 1992.

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