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J76 FFM

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,723 mi
Last recorded40,723 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ76 FFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 40,723 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 40,249 miles

Corrosion to underside and components, excessive around underside of nearside front step / wheel arch but not within prescribed areas

Excessive corrosion to drivers door, unlikely to cause injury

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour lens faded (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox output shaft oil seal, small amount of play in mainshaft bearings (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

All 4 tyres perishing and 14 years old

Fail 28 Jul 2023 40,211 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Corrosion to underside and components, excessive around underside of nearside front step / wheel arch but not within prescribed areas

Excessive corrosion to drivers door, unlikely to cause injury

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour lens faded (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox output shaft oil seal, small amount of play in mainshaft bearings (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

All 4 tyres perishing and 14 years old

Pass 18 Jul 2022 39,009 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both registration plates deteriorating. (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 38,659 miles

Both front brake discs corroded / pitted

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit, 2.5mm tread

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit, 2mm tread

Fail 23 Jul 2021 38,659 miles

Both front brake discs corroded / pitted

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit, 2.5mm tread

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit, 2mm tread

Pass 27 Jul 2020 37,512 miles

Both front brake discs corroded / pitted

Fail 24 Jul 2020 37,512 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear tail pipe broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Bush split / part missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside wiper blade split

Both front brake discs corroded / pitted

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Lens pink (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 35,945 miles

Nearside Rear light lens faded, lamp shows as pale red.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates deteriorating. (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 35,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 34,679 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All three rubber hoses perishing. (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 33,848 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All rubber hoses. (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,428 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 31,747 miles

Floor hatch insulation fallen onto gearbox.

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 31,747 miles

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

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

Floor hatch insulation fallen onto gearbox.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 29,560 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 29,064 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 29,064 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,569 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 26,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 23,749 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

corrosion in nearside front wheel arch

Fail 11 Feb 2010 23,749 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

corrosion in nearside front wheel arch

Pass 19 Feb 2009 20,902 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 20,518 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 20,518 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,723 miles

Front brakes may be low as they could not be seen through the front wheels

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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J76 FFM is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J76 FFM, 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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J76 FFM is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 2 January 1992.

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