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H769 VWT

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,837 mi
Last recorded71,837 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH769 VWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 71,837 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 71,398 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 71,397 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2024 70,882 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 70,882 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 70,420 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 70,420 miles

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 70,239 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 69,021 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 69,021 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 68,013 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 66,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak Oil switch. ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 66,170 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak Oil switch. ()

n/s & o/s/r & n/s/f brakes slight bind.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,489 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 64,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 64,094 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 63,194 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 63,064 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 63,064 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 61,679 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 61,199 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 60,831 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2011 60,831 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2010 60,098 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 59,069 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 58,248 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 57,039 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 55,853 miles

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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H769 VWT is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 H769 VWT, 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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What year was H769 VWT registered?

H769 VWT is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 10 July 1991.

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