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J761 EEX

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,161 mi
Last recorded97,161 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ761 EEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 97,161 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 97,149 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering locking device missing track rod split pins (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering fulcrum bushes excessively worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside mirror

Pass 9 Nov 2017 94,599 miles

Under body corrosion but appears sound

Fail 3 Nov 2017 94,578 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under body corrosion but appears sound

Pass 21 Oct 2016 91,642 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 89,875 miles

advise all rear spring bushes perishing but ok for now

rear red lenses fading ok for now

Fail 5 May 2015 89,875 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

advise all rear spring bushes perishing but ok for now

rear red lenses fading ok for now

Pass 29 Apr 2014 89,663 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 86,308 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 85,506 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 85,153 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 85,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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J761 EEX is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in White 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 J761 EEX, 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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J761 EEX is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 21 March 1992.

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