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J483 LRL

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

Multi-colour Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

59,842 mi
Last recorded59,842 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ483 LRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 59,842 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perished

rear wheels binding slighty

Fail 13 Mar 2012 59,842 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perished

rear wheels binding slighty

Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,684 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 8 Mar 2011 58,682 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 15 Mar 2010 57,782 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres slightly perished

rear bumper cracked

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2010 57,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres slightly perished

rear bumper cracked

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2009 57,463 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 57,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 56,978 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 56,978 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 55,259 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 53,476 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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J483 LRL is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in Multi-colour with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 J483 LRL, 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 J483 LRL registered?

J483 LRL is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 5 May 1992.

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