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J279 DTV

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

56,605 mi
Last recorded56,605 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ279 DTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 56,605 miles

Both rear leaf spring are corroded and retaining bolts

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 56,605 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155.80.12.T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear leaf spring are corroded and retaining bolts

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 56,585 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear all leaf spring U bolts corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2020 56,569 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear all leaf spring U bolts corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2019 54,952 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 54,950 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 53,242 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 53,242 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 50,996 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 48,519 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished and starting to split in it tread

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front wiper blades starting to split

Fail 9 Jul 2016 48,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to cord (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to cord (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished and starting to split in it tread

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 13 Jul 2015 46,141 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 43,484 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 42,355 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 40,499 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 40,933 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 39,692 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 37,118 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 37,104 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,561 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,784 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 34,510 miles

all four tyres worn and perished.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,386 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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J279 DTV is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 J279 DTV, 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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J279 DTV is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 10 April 1992.

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