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H398 VGC

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

Cream Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,825 mi
Last recorded63,825 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH398 VGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2008 63,825 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 63,825 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 62,686 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 62,686 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 60,825 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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H398 VGC is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in Cream with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H398 VGC, 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 H398 VGC registered?

H398 VGC is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 5 October 1990.

Is H398 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H398 VGC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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