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J653 OTA

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,783 mi
Last recorded17,783 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ653 OTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 17,783 miles

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.

Fail 27 Aug 2019 17,783 miles

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.

Fail 1 Apr 2016 17,782 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 17,732 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 17,732 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 16,731 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 16,709 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2014 16,596 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 14,948 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 14,935 miles

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.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 12,148 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 12,095 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 8,809 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 6,714 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 6,702 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 6,146 miles

All tyres worn low on tread and perrishing.

Rear brake pipes rusty.

Pass 16 Jun 2007 5,804 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 5,803 miles

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.

Pass 9 Nov 2005 5,147 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 5,147 miles

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.

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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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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