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H747 ARJ

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,511 mi
Last recorded72,511 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH747 ARJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2007 72,511 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 72,511 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 66,498 miles

none of th advises given on 23/10/2006 on mot test no 840196896256 have deteriated further or been rectified

Fail 23 Oct 2006 66,495 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside headlight aim on maximum low limit

nearside outersill corroded

offside front strut top corroded

radiator in poor condition

slight play in front drag link

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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H747 ARJ is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H747 ARJ, 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 H747 ARJ registered?

H747 ARJ is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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