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J58 FES

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,967 mi
Last recorded71,967 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ58 FES
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 20 May 2023 71,967 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 71,890 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 70,353 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside of body covered in thick underseal

Fail 21 Sep 2017 70,320 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired not secure (3.6.A.3)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both rear inner wheel arch cover deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

offside wiper blade torn slightly

sump corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2017 70,312 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 67,442 miles

flexi hose ferrles corroded

rear light lenses faded

Fail 10 Feb 2016 67,442 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear light lenses faded

flexi hose ferrles corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 63,663 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2014 63,661 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 56,773 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 56,762 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 54,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear lens starting to show white light

slight play on n/s/f hub

steering pulling to left

Fail 12 Jan 2012 54,634 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear lens starting to show white light

slight play on n/s/f hub

steering pulling to left

Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,804 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 51,784 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 51,784 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 51,226 miles

Oil leak

front cross panel holed outwith prescribed areas

Fail 28 Nov 2008 51,226 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front cross panel holed outwith prescribed areas

Pass 7 Nov 2007 50,409 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 50,408 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 49,735 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 49,735 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

exhaust heavilly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2005 48,371 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 48,371 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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J58 FES is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J58 FES, 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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J58 FES is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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