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H296 FPL

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

Cream Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

58,856 mi
Last recorded58,856 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH296 FPL
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 58,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 58,846 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 58,802 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 58,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust pipe corroded.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 58,717 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 58,717 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 57,827 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,823 miles

offside front tyre perished

rear exhaust mount condition

Fail 20 Apr 2012 56,823 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre perished

rear exhaust mount condition

Pass 11 Apr 2011 52,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust mount condition

Fail 29 Mar 2011 92,957 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust mount condition

Pass 22 Apr 2010 51,003 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 50,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

horn insecure but still working

Pass 3 Dec 2008 46,770 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 41,141 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear wheel arches have advanced corrossion

front cross member has advanced corrossion

nearside rear sill has advanced corrossion with many other areas having advanced corrossion

offside front tyre getting low on inside edge

offside front wheel arch has advanced corrossion

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Aug 2007 41,141 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear wheel arches have advanced corrossion

front cross member has advanced corrossion

nearside rear sill has advanced corrossion with many other areas having advanced corrossion

offside front wheel wheel arch has advanced corrossion

steering rack has slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2006 35,990 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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H296 FPL is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in Cream with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 H296 FPL, 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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H296 FPL is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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