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J526 RLJ

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,193 mi
Last recorded52,193 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ526 RLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,193 miles

Lower steering coupling perished. o/s/f wheel arch corroded. Front brake hoses perished. o/s/f top suspenion mounting has some movemnet. n/s/r tyre close to wear indicator bars. Long travel on parking brake.

Fail 16 Feb 2009 52,190 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Lower steering coupling perished. o/s/f wheel arch corroded. Front brake hoses perished. o/s/f top suspenion mounting has some movemnet. n/s/r tyre close to wear indicator bars. Long travel on parking brake.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 51,894 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 49,942 miles

battery tray rusty

rear exhaust mount rusty

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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J526 RLJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J526 RLJ, 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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J526 RLJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 30 January 1992.

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The MOT history for J526 RLJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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