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H449 WTU

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

82,323 mi
Last recorded82,323 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH449 WTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2023 82,323 miles

Fuel hose insecure hoses on fuel filter not fully seated (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross-member support structure, marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill behind front wheel, marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced foot-well. corroded around drain hole, marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill behind front wheel, marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective lamp still produces an acceptable pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play between rod and shock body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front repair to floor coated in thick under seal

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear leaf spring bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective lamp still produces an acceptable pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play between rod and shock body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear leaf spring bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 82,235 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front Pipe To Middle Box, Including Clamp (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel pipe damaged Two, Both Too And From Fuel Filter (Rubber Hoses) (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine/Gearbox Mounting Rubber Not Adequate (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Circled In Chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 82,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2022 82,132 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side wall split (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 82,091 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 82,056 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 81,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 81,185 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 81,185 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 81,183 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2016 81,157 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 80,857 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 80,693 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 80,310 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Slight play within steering idler

Pass 8 May 2012 80,067 miles

surface corrosion on chassis/inner wings/brake pipes

Pass 9 Mar 2011 79,866 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs pitted

surface corrosion on floors chassis/brake pipes

Fail 7 Mar 2011 79,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs pitted

surface corrosion on floors chassis/brake pipes

Pass 8 Mar 2010 79,373 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 79,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion apparent through out vehicle

Pass 4 Dec 2008 78,713 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R bump stop missing.Slight play in both front top suspension mounts.

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 78,713 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R bump stop missing.Slight play in both front top suspension mounts.

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 77,800 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 77,800 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 76,363 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 73,674 miles

Slight play in top suspension mounts.Rear leaf springs getting weak.

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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H449 WTU 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 64%.

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 H449 WTU, 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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H449 WTU is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 October 1990.

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