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J821 NJU

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,602 mi
Last recorded12,602 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ821 NJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 12,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 12,231 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 94,723 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 94,708 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 11 May 2007 93,631 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside and nearside front wings starting to corrode

offside front chassis starting to corrode near steering rack and tie rod mounting areas

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight wear in front suspension legs

slight wear in steering idler bush

steering column coupling starting to perish

Pass 11 May 2007 93,631 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside and nearside front wings starting to corrode

offside front chassis starting to corrode near steering rack and tie rod mounting areas

slight wear in front suspension legs

slight wear in steering idler bush

steering column coupling starting to perish

Pass 22 May 2006 93,136 miles

nearside and offside door sills corroding

Fail 16 May 2006 93,136 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brakes tight

nearside and offside door sills corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread and getting close to limit

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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J821 NJU is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J821 NJU, 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 J821 NJU registered?

J821 NJU is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 11 March 1992.

Is J821 NJU safe to buy?

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