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J494 DUG

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,279 mi
Last recorded61,279 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ494 DUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 61,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 61,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 57,547 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 57,312 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 57,064 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 56,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,526 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 56,157 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 55,801 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,802 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 54,543 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,171 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 53,700 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

front wipers worn

nsf osf inner wing corrision

nsr osr spring hanger pins worn

Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,983 miles

Both Front wheel arches corroded

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

Coolant leak

Engine, Gearbox and Diff oil leak

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 52,983 miles

Both Front wheel arches corroded

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

Coolant leak

Engine, Gearbox and Diff oil leak

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 520,289 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 50,866 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 50,131 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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J494 DUG is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J494 DUG, 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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J494 DUG is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 12 May 1992.

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