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J542 HHW

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,623 mi
Last recorded87,623 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ542 HHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 87,623 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 84,945 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 82,698 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 82,498 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 81,670 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 81,161 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 79,969 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 79,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 77,713 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 77,713 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 75,656 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 74,198 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 74,198 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 73,226 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 73,177 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 72,012 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 71,756 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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J542 HHW is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 J542 HHW, 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 J542 HHW registered?

J542 HHW is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 6 April 1992.

Is J542 HHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J542 HHW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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