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H880 DNM

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

Yellow Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

11,227 mi
Last recorded11,227 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH880 DNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 11,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 9,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 9,245 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 8,114 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked/damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

strengthening braces across rear bed corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2023 8,112 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked/damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

strengthening braces across rear bed corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 6,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear strengthening brace across rear floor corroded

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

battery box corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2022 6,487 miles

Front Brake prescribed area is excessively damaged floor in 2 places (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and insecure (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear strengthening brace across rear floor corroded

battery box corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 5,198 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery box very corroded, advise repair (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose slightly insecure at middle ferrule

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off rear plate mounting plate insecure and tied up with wire (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Strengthening bracket across rear floor excessively corroded

fuel pipes at rear very corroded, no leak at test

Fail 1 Nov 2021 5,198 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery box very corroded, advise repair (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose slightly insecure at middle ferrule

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off rear plate mounting plate insecure and tied up with wire (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

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

Strengthening bracket across rear floor excessively corroded

fuel pipes at rear very corroded, no leak at test

Fail 12 Oct 2021 5,165 miles

Nearside Dropside corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired at top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators/hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Dropside corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicators/hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside rear brake locks at 120 kgs and offside rear is at 20kgs (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery box bottom excessively corroded, advise repair soon before battery falls through (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel pipes at rear very corroded no leak found at test

Nearside Rear brake cable support bracket corrode and broken at rear spring not affecting use

Offside Front brake hose slightly insecure at middle ferrule

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off rear plate mounting plate insecure and tied up (0.1 (a))

Strengthening bracket on rear floor excessively corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 103,387 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier carrier corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front too rear ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside headlamp glass cracked

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off carrier held on with wire (0.1 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 103,386 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier carrier corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front too rear ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside headlamp glass cracked

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off carrier held on with wire (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 1,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 1,692 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 99,657 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount slight play

Nearside head lamp glass cracked

Nearside out rigger corroded but not deemed excessive

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension mount slight play

Fail 17 Oct 2018 99,648 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s 30kg o/s 100kg (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount slight play

Nearside head lamp glass cracked

Nearside out rigger corroded but not deemed excessive

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension mount slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2017 97,711 miles

Nearside door handle repaired with tape

Rear number plate supporting panel loose

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 97,707 miles

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

Nearside door handle repaired with tape

Rear number plate supporting panel loose

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 97,691 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front both n/s and o/s floor area excessively corroded but outside prescribed areas, poorly repaired with filler

Nearside door handle repaired with tape

Rear number plate supporting plate loose

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicators/hazard warning (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 95,167 miles

Body has been extensively welded and is covered in a very thick layer of underseal

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 95,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above wheel (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above wheel (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

both rear mud guards corroded and insecure

buck corroded

large amounts of filler and very thick under seal on vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2015 93,107 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 90,960 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front cross member starting to corrode

rear fog light dull

Pass 19 Oct 2013 88,863 miles

N/S/R OUTRIGGER ON BUCK BECOMING CORRODED.

Fail 8 Oct 2013 88,863 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

N/S/R OUTRIGGER ON BUCK BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 86,673 miles

All rear metal brake pipes rusty, OSF metal brake pipe rusty

Fail 2 Oct 2012 86,673 miles

All rear metal brake pipes rusty, OSF metal brake pipe rusty

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 84,655 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 82,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 81,093 miles

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

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

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

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

osf wiper starting to split

Pass 6 Oct 2008 78,439 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 75,888 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 75,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 72,970 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F FLEXI BRAKE HOSES BECOMING PERISHED.

O/S/F TO REAR BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED.

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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H880 DNM is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in Yellow with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 H880 DNM, 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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H880 DNM is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 21 September 1990.

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