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J496 OPG

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,494 mi
Last recorded84,494 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ496 OPG
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2008 84,494 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 84,494 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 79,671 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 79,644 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Door Corroded

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

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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J496 OPG is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J496 OPG, 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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J496 OPG is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 September 1992.

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