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B3 SSD

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

27,382 mi
Last recorded27,382 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 SSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 27,382 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 23,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

covers/undertrays preventing full inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2025 27,077 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 25,390 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 22,545 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 19,332 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 16,848 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 16,848 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 15,828 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 15,383 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all rear leaf spring bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 15,369 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 15,297 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 15,152 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rear spring lower rear bushes spliting (2.4.B.2)

Fail 20 May 2015 14,756 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

no reverse lights working

Pass 20 May 2015 14,756 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

no reverse lights working

Pass 23 May 2014 14,330 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 14,330 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 13,594 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 12,967 miles

o/s wiper blade

Pass 16 May 2011 12,365 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 11,788 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITION

all tyres perished and cracking

Pass 27 May 2009 11,350 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 10,983 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

n/s front tyre perishing

Pass 24 May 2007 10,501 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 9,633 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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B3 SSD is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 62,680 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 B3 SSD, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B3 SSD registered?

B3 SSD is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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