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J794 FMV

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,380 mi
Last recorded80,380 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ794 FMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 80,380 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 75,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear at 29% n/s rear lazy in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipes porous deteriorating

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear shackle bushes cracking

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 75,509 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 75,215 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 74,889 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 74,516 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 73,957 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 73,461 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 72,942 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 72,340 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 71,747 miles

offside and nearside brake pipes perrished.

offside rear tyre perrished.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 71,171 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 69,400 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 69,387 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 69,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 65,529 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 62,731 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 62,718 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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J794 FMV is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J794 FMV, 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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J794 FMV is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 16 January 1992.

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