MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,783 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Have Slight Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Chassis and prescribed areas heavily under sealed
Nearside Front Door Step Corroded/Holed Not Within A Structural mounting point
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Door Step Corroded/Holed Not Within A Structural mounting point
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
rear cross member panel corroded
rear flat bed holed by corrosion.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired top suspension mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Have Slight Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Chassis and prescribed areas heavily under sealed
Nearside Front Door Step Corroded/Holed Not Within A Structural mounting point
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Door Step Corroded/Holed Not Within A Structural mounting point
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
rear cross member panel corroded
rear flat bed holed by corrosion.
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
front no plate cracked but secure
n/s front floor corroded
n/s front wheel arch corroded
n/s rear tyre perished
rear brake pipes across rear axle corroded
rear crossmember corroded
slight play steering idler arm bush
o/s front brake disc corroded
o/s front brake pipe corroded
front coil springs corroded
front no plate cracked(secure)
front to rear brake pipe (rear section) corroded
fuel cap seal perished
rear brake pipes across axle corroded
rear crossmember corroded
slight brake bind o/s front
slight play o/s rear leaf spring bush (front)
slight play steering idler bush
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front coil springs corroded
front no plate cracked(secure)
front to rear brake pipe (rear section) corroded
fuel cap seal perished
o/s front brake disc corroded
o/s front brake pipe corroded
rear brake pipes across axle corroded
rear crossmember corroded
slight brake bind o/s front
slight play o/s rear leaf spring bush (front)
slight play steering idler bush
b/pipes across rear axle corroded
crack in front no plate
n/s & o/s chassis corroded
o/s front w/arch corroded
slight play steering idler bush
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
b/pipes across axle corroded
crack in front no plate
n/s & o/s chassis corroded
n/s front tyre perished
o/s front outer arch corroded
steering idler slight play
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
b/pipe across rear axle corroded
crack in front no plate
n/s & o/s front b/pipes corroded
n/s front tyre perished
o/s & n/s chassis corroded
o/s front inner arch corroded
o/s front tyre worn on edge
steering idler bush slight play
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front brake discs corroded
front no plate cracked
n/s rear slight brake bind
o/s front brake pipe corroded
o/s front wheel arch corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front number plate is cracked.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering idler bush has slight movement.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
fropnt no plate cracked
o/s front wheel arch corroded
o/s h/lamp reflector slightly deteriated
o/s/f brake disc corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
fropnt no plate cracked
o/s front wheel arch corroded
o/s h/lamp reflector slightly deteriated
o/s/f brake disc corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake discs corroded
shockabsorbers gland nut bush slight play n/s/f & o/s/f
steering idler slight play
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
n/s dropside has corrosion
tailgate has corrosion
very rusty on underbody
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
n/s dropside has corrosion
tailgate has corrosion
very rusty on underbody
All tyres worn low on tread and perrishing.
Rear brake pipes rusty.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
General corrosion on chassis /suspension etc.
Off side front tyre low on tread.
Park brake cable stiff to release off.
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion on off side rear drop side/ chassis suspension etc.
front brake pipe has slight corrosion.
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J653 OTA is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 J653 OTA, 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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J653 OTA is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 April 1992.
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