MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,711 miAbove average mileage for this year
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o/s top strut mount area corroded
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
o/s top strut mount area corroded
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion to drivers floor pan
corrosion to offside brake pipe compensator to rear brake hose
corrosion to offside front strut top
steering column coupling cracking
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Rascal?
Based on 30,067 MOT tests across 5,181 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J897 JFB 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 J897 JFB, 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 J897 JFB registered?
J897 JFB is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 28 May 1992.
Is J897 JFB safe to buy?
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