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H475 VMB

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,574 mi
Last recorded12,574 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH475 VMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 12,574 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by OSF (3.6.B.2c)

Underbody corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2014 98,120 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine leaking oil

various body and underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2014 97,970 miles

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

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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine leaking oil

various body and underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2013 93,748 miles

advise general corrosion in many places

Fail 26 Jun 2013 93,748 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 89,736 miles

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Welding repairs carried out to under side of vehicle in places.

Pass 17 May 2011 84,028 miles

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

NEARSIDE BEAM PATTERN POOR

Fail 17 May 2011 84,028 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

NEARSIDE BEAM PATTERN POOR

Pass 18 May 2010 77,871 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 70,464 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 63,908 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 58,224 miles

N/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE & GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 13 Apr 2006 51,804 miles

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

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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H475 VMB is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H475 VMB, 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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H475 VMB is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 13 August 1990.

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