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J490 UOK

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

Yellow Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,120 mi
Last recorded79,120 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ490 UOK
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 79,120 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2017 76,698 miles

underbody corroded

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 30 Jul 2016 76,874 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015

Oil leak

o/s/f floor area has traces of bodyfiller

whole underbody surface covered with heavy underseal

Fail 23 Jul 2015

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

whole underbody surface covered with heavy underseal

Pass 2 Aug 2014 76,000 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

N/S & O/S Inner sills are corroded

N/S/R & O//S/R Wheel arches are corroded

engine oil leak.

Fail 1 Aug 2014 76,113 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/f/ by the pedals there is crotion holle

Pass 29 Jul 2013 74,982 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded

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

N/S/R outer wheelarch slightly corroded

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2012 74,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 74,912 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 74,423 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 74,423 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 73,974 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 73,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 72,382 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 71,025 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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J490 UOK is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in Yellow with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J490 UOK, 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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J490 UOK is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 11 March 1992.

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