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J412 MCX

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,123 mi
Last recorded86,123 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ412 MCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 86,123 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 85,798 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 85,791 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front nearside and offside under floor corners corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 85,730 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 85,695 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 85,648 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

underside of vehicle corroded at front

Pass 2 Dec 2011 85,575 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2010 85,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

corrosion under body

fuel pipes on tank corroded

offside front headlight no image

Pass 19 Nov 2010 85,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

corrosion under body

fuel pipes on tank corroded

offside front headlight no image

Fail 19 Nov 2009 85,373 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2009 85,373 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 85,326 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFF/SIDE REAR AXLE BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 85,324 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFF/SIDE REAR AXLE BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 85,086 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 85,086 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 84,775 miles

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

brake fluid getting low

fuel tank and filler neck in poor condition

gearbox rear mounting worn

n/s front tyre wearing on inner and outter edges

play upper and lower front and rear leaf spring shackle bushes

slight play in bottom steering idler

Fail 25 Jul 2006 84,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake fluid level getting low

fuel tank and filler neck in poor condition

gearbox rear mounting worn

n/s front tyre wearing on inner and outter edges

play in upper and lower front and rear leaf spring shackle bushes

slight play in bottom steering idler

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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J412 MCX is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J412 MCX, 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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J412 MCX is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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