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J248 OFV

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

Yellow Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,165 mi
Last recorded91,165 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2007
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ248 OFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2007 91,165 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 91,165 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 89,265 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 89,265 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J248 OFV is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in Yellow with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J248 OFV, 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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How do I check the history of J248 OFV?

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What year was J248 OFV registered?

J248 OFV is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J248 OFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J248 OFV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J248 OFV have outstanding finance?

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