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H785 WFM

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

38,525 mi
Last recorded38,525 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH785 WFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 38,525 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 38,158 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 38,158 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 38,004 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 38,004 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 37,168 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 37,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2021 36,720 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 36,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 36,393 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 35,580 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 34,831 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 33,951 miles

Nearside rear spring hanger bush starting to deteriorate

Offside rear spring hanger bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Apr 2015 33,324 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 32,341 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 31,304 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 31,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,577 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,687 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 28,360 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 28,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2009 26,779 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,734 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 25,184 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 24,938 miles

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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H785 WFM is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 H785 WFM, 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 H785 WFM registered?

H785 WFM is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 11 October 1990.

Is H785 WFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H785 WFM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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