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H801 FCV

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

Cream Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

22,344 mi
Last recorded22,344 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH801 FCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 22,344 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 19,122 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 19,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 12 May 2008 19,075 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

under body rusty all areas

Pass 7 Jun 2007 16,055 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in steering pivot

under body & chassis rusry all areas

Fail 6 Jun 2007 16,052 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play on steering pivot

under body & chassis corroded all areas

Pass 11 Apr 2006 11,226 miles

Vehicle will need welding and bushes for next MOT

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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H801 FCV is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in Cream with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H801 FCV, 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 H801 FCV registered?

H801 FCV is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 10 August 1990.

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The MOT history for H801 FCV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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