MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,363 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
front to rear and rear brake pipes becoming rusty
n/s/r and n/s/f tyres have cracks in tread and perished on walls
all tyres starting to crack/perish
play in o/s door hindge on limit
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
all tyrers starting to crack/perish
o/s door hinge play on limit
Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
o/s door hinge play on limit
exhaust very rusty in places
n/s mirror cracked
n/s/r bump stop missing
no body sides fitted at time of test
o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape
play in o/s door hindge on limit
body condition very poor
o/s door hindges worn
rear brake balance high and o/s/r grabbing slightly
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
body condition very poor
o/s door hindges worn
rear brake balance high and o/s/r grabbing slightly
body sides removed
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
rear tyre low in center
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
rear tyre low in center
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Rascal?
Based on 30,067 MOT tests across 5,181 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J297 GTC is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 J297 GTC, 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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J297 GTC is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 26 March 1992.
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