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K482 SJE

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,231 mi
Last recorded41,231 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK482 SJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 41,231 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 40,888 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 40,886 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 40,650 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 39,755 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 38,850 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 38,846 miles

Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 38,810 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 36,103 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 36,103 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 30,213 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 30,213 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2010 27,380 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 24,784 miles

Slight climb rate difference on rear brakes

Fail 16 Nov 2009 24,761 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 21,943 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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K482 SJE is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K482 SJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K482 SJE?

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What year was K482 SJE registered?

K482 SJE is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 20 October 1992.

Is K482 SJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K482 SJE shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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