1992 Vauxhall Rascal 1.0L Petrol · J492 GGU
1992 Vauxhall Rascal (1.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Jan 1992. Recorded mileage 58,762 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL RASCAL
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,762 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J492 GGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 58,762 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J492 GGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Vauxhall Rascal (J492 GGU) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
J492 GGU Mileage History
- 12/03/202448,797 mi
- 19/03/202553,771 mi+4,974 mi
- 24/03/202553,771 mi
- 12/03/202658,613 mi+4,842 mi
- 20/03/202658,762 mi+149 mi
Average of roughly 4,931 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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