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H616 VYC

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

77,770 mi
Last recorded77,770 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH616 VYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 77,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 76,539 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 76,538 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 74,848 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 74,846 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 74,235 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 73,058 miles

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

fuel hoses perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2019 71,851 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 70,592 miles

corrosion and repair on and near prescribed areas

some corrosion and repair on and near prescribed areas

suspension bushes worn / deteriorating

suspension components corroding

Fail 26 Jul 2018 70,590 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

corrosion and repair on and near prescribed areas

some corrosion and repair on and near prescribed areas

suspension bushes worn / deteriorating

suspension components corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2017 69,549 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 69,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 68,657 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 67,817 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 67,817 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 67,519 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 67,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

offside front brake dust plate corroded

unable to see full condition of repair to offside front floor

Fail 8 Apr 2013 66,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

offside front brake dust plate corroded

unable to see full condition of repair to offside front floor

Pass 22 Feb 2012 65,577 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 65,577 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 65,081 miles

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

no plates deteriorated

offside front outer sill, front floors & front tow eye corroded

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 3 Feb 2011 65,080 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

no plates deteriorated

offside front outer sill, front floors & front tow eye corroded

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 11 Feb 2010 63,339 miles

some corrosion in cab

Fail 9 Feb 2010 63,339 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

some corrosion in cab

Pass 21 Jan 2009 61,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight handbrake travel

Pass 5 Feb 2008 60,434 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Light Lens's Fading

N/S/R Rear Spring Lower Shackle Bush Worn

Slight Handbrake Travel

Fail 5 Feb 2008 60,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S/R & O/S/R Light Lens's Fading

N/S/R Rear Spring Lower Shackle Bush Worn

Slight Handbrake Travel

Pass 15 Feb 2007 58,787 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 58,787 miles

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fluid leak from o/s/r brake drum

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 57,170 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 57,170 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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H616 VYC is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 59,748 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 H616 VYC, 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 35 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H616 VYC is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 11 February 1991.

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