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G402 VYU

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

Yellow Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,629 mi
Last recorded72,629 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG402 VYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 72,629 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 71,809 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 70,699 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 70,399 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 70,274 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear brake balance 24%

rear leaf spring bushes perishing

Fail 23 May 2022 70,273 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear brake balance 24%

rear leaf spring bushes perishing

Fail 24 Jul 2014 70,270 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 7 May 2010 67,698 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 61,239 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 54,090 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 49,331 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 47,463 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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G402 VYU is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in Yellow with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G402 VYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G402 VYU registered?

G402 VYU is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 27 June 1990.

Is G402 VYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G402 VYU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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