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J770 BWY

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

Black Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,211 mi
Last recorded5,211 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ770 BWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 5,211 miles

extensive corrosion to floor ,chassis ,suspension ,brakes and body

Fail 16 Oct 2008 5,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

extensive corrosion to floor ,chassis ,suspension ,brakes and body

Pass 26 Oct 2007 29,388 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 29,388 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside front mud flap insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2006 98,850 miles

left side loading door has sharp edge

Pass 2 Nov 2005 93,107 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 93,107 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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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J770 BWY is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in Black with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J770 BWY, 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 J770 BWY registered?

J770 BWY is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J770 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J770 BWY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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