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J608 GNP

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,436 mi
Last recorded76,436 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ608 GNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 76,436 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 76,070 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 75,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 74,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,489 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 74,489 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 73,808 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 73,016 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 71,714 miles

Both O/S &N/S removable side panels have corrosion

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 70,449 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 70,449 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Union on rear axle to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2015 69,261 miles

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

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

Oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,706 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 66,482 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 65,223 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 63,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 60,058 miles

(both) Front wheels have slight corrosion on inner faces

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 57,314 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 53,608 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 May 2007 53,606 miles

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 excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 49,229 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 49,036 miles

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J608 GNP is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J608 GNP, 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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J608 GNP is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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