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H286 GJN

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,610 mi
Last recorded95,610 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH286 GJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 95,610 miles

imbalance on handbrake

offside rear & nearside wheel arches taped over , suspect covering corrosion

rear brake hose ferrule corroding

rear brake valve corroded

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

slight play in both front suspension struts , vehical raised

slight play in steering drag link bush

Fail 7 May 2009 95,610 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

imbalance on handbrake

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

offside rear & nearside wheel arches taped over , suspect covering corrosion

rear brake hose ferrule corroding

rear brake valve corroded

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

slight play in both front suspension struts , vehical raised

slight play in steering drag link bush

wiper arms require repositioning

Pass 24 Apr 2008 91,835 miles

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

rear brake valve & brake hose ferrule corroding

rear leaf springs slightly misaligned

rear number plate starting to fade

sliding doors corroding , outer skins becoming detached

slight fluctuation on o/s/r brake

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 21 Apr 2008 91,835 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

rear brake valve & brake hose ferrule corroding

rear leaf springs slightly misaligned

rear number plate starting to fade

sliding doors corroding , outer skins becoming detached

slight fluctuation on o/s/r brake

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 23 Apr 2007 87,459 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 87,459 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 83,552 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 83,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

CORROSION AT FRONT & O/S/R WHEEL ARCHES C.O. EMISSIONS CLOSE TO LIMIT RECOMMEND ADJUSTMENT

FOOT & HANDBRAKE IMBALANCE

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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H286 GJN is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H286 GJN, 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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H286 GJN is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 5 October 1990.

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