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H862 KVW

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

20,409 mi
Last recorded20,409 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH862 KVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 20,409 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 20,404 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 20,190 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 19,954 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing from rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 19,332 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 22 May 2018 19,332 miles

fuel cap seal perished

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 19,024 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 15 May 2017 19,024 miles

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

rear brake application uneven NS 50 OS 10 (3.7.B.2)

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 17 May 2016 18,917 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 17 May 2016 18,917 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 21 May 2015 18,559 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 28 May 2014 18,215 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 17,957 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 May 2013 17,957 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 17,764 miles

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

both front tyres perished and close to legal limit

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 16 May 2012 17,724 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres perished and close to legal limit

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 11 May 2011 17,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres perished and close to limit

Pass 11 May 2011 17,380 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres perished and close to limit

Pass 21 May 2010 16,838 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres perished and close to limit

Pass 28 May 2009 16,279 miles

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

both front tyres perished and cracking

Fail 27 May 2009 16,260 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front tyres perished and cracking

Pass 28 May 2008 15,695 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 15,055 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 15,055 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 14,468 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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H862 KVW is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 H862 KVW, 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 H862 KVW registered?

H862 KVW is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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