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J219 DYA

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,728 mi
Last recorded76,728 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ219 DYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 76,728 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 74,412 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 74,376 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 69,319 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 67,718 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 66,622 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 66,618 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 64,971 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 62,115 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 60,184 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 56,547 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 56,545 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,890 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 54,488 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,488 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 53,686 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 53,104 miles

Front brake pads worn

N/S/F and O/S/F Brake hoses starting to crack

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 52,698 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 52,086 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,426 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 50,433 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 49,436 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 48,571 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 49,160 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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J219 DYA is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue 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 J219 DYA, 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 J219 DYA registered?

J219 DYA is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 7 February 1992.

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