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J640 YNO

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,789 mi
Last recorded89,789 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ640 YNO
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 89,789 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Movement in both seat back rests

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 88,624 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 88,624 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both headlamp reflectors tarnished

Both number plates faded

Offside front tyre perished

Seat back rest bolts insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2010 86,639 miles

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

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

corrosion occuring in several places on vehicle underside and body. not deemed to be adversly affecting the structural integrity, steering, suspension or braking.

front wiper blades deteriorated

offside rear light and fog lamp both slightly insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2010 86,639 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion occuring in several places on vehicle underside and body. not deemed to be adversly affecting the structural integrity, steering, suspension or braking.

front wiper blades deteriorated

offside rear light and fog lamp both slightly insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2009 84,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all tyres perished

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

nearside seat belt stalk casing damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2009 84,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres perished

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

nearside seat belt stalk casing damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2008 81,902 miles

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

battery box corroded

nearside seat belt stalk casing damaged

radiator in poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2007 80,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

battery box corroded

radiator leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2006 79,351 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 79,350 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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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J640 YNO is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 J640 YNO, 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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J640 YNO is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 17 February 1992.

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