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J903 TVP

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

Yellow Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,945 mi
Last recorded57,945 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ903 TVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 57,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2025 57,650 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 57,647 miles

Central Intermediate drop arm insecure play in idler (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 57,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 57,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 56,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2021 56,679 miles

Central Intermediate drop arm insecure play in idler (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 62% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 56,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 56,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 55,762 miles

steering idler slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2018 55,342 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 55,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 55,190 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 55,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 54,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 54,915 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2013 54,781 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front brake hosesa slightly deteriated

Pass 9 Jan 2012 54,585 miles

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

front brake hoses starting to perish slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2011 54,415 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering idler

Pass 15 Jan 2010 54,304 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 54,059 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 53,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 53,432 miles

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

advise slight bind on front wheels

advise steering idler play

Pass 7 Nov 2005 53,046 miles

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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J903 TVP is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in Yellow with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 J903 TVP, 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 J903 TVP registered?

J903 TVP is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 27 January 1992.

Is J903 TVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J903 TVP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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