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J681 VBF

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,377 mi
Last recorded76,377 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ681 VBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 76,377 miles

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

center front streering arm has slight play in bush

Pass 6 Jan 2012 68,869 miles

idler arm bush close to steering rack/box

imbalance of front brakes pulling to nearside

Fail 3 Jan 2012 68,858 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

idler arm bush close to steering rack/box

Pass 10 Jan 2011 66,286 miles

both front under steps corroding

both rear tyres wearing

offside rear brake binding

Fail 6 Jan 2011 66,286 miles

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

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

both front under steps corroding

both rear tyres wearing

offside rear brake binding

Pass 26 Jan 2010 63,784 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 63,782 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 60,805 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 55,325 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 49,420 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2007 49,213 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 42,982 miles

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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J681 VBF is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J681 VBF, 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 J681 VBF registered?

J681 VBF is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 12 May 1992.

Is J681 VBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J681 VBF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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