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J898 GGY

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,339 mi
Last recorded89,339 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ898 GGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 89,339 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 89,339 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 81,185 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 76,338 miles

front prop shaft oil seal leaking gear box oil.

underbody corroded not to x/s at time of test.(welded & filled from inside)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 76,275 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f wheel arches corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r wheel arches corroded not to x/s at time of test.

underbody corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 76,137 miles

front & rear wheel arches slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test or sharp or jagged.

underbody corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 6 Dec 2006 76,052 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 76,052 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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J898 GGY is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J898 GGY, 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 J898 GGY registered?

J898 GGY is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 30 January 1992.

Is J898 GGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J898 GGY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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