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H79 YOU

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

25,623 mi
Last recorded25,623 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH79 YOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 25,623 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 22,423 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 9 May 2025 22,370 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both are stop lamps stop lamps wired as sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative interacting other lights and dim (4.4.1 (e))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 18,576 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 16,533 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2022 16,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside front suspension mounting rusty needs welding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front front tracking needs checking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge l/h front tyre only just in legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 158,952 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 15,024 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 14,516 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 14,516 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 13,094 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 10,515 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 10,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 7,860 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 7,807 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 4,493 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 4,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 2,097 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 2,097 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 96,897 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 96,781 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 91,492 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 91,492 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 86,391 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 86,352 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 84,278 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 79,557 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 79,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 73,698 miles

colour of rear side/brake lights

corrosion nearside/front wing

Pass 11 Sep 2007 73,065 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 69,491 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 63,529 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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H79 YOU is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 H79 YOU, 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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H79 YOU is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 2 August 1990.

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