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H688 HPB

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,342 mi
Last recorded94,342 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH688 HPB
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 94,342 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

lots of old welding

Fail 15 Jul 2011 94,337 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 94,158 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 94,154 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front inner wheel arch poorly repaired

Pass 21 Jul 2009 93,640 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 93,603 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 92,990 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r footbrake sligt low reading

Pass 12 Apr 2007 91,870 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 91,857 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 90,195 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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H688 HPB is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 H688 HPB, 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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H688 HPB is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 31 October 1990.

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