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H897 HPU

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

35,496 mi
Last recorded35,496 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH897 HPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2011 35,496 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 34,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 34,497 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 32,070 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 30,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 30,256 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 27,929 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 26,381 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 26,381 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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H897 HPU is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 H897 HPU, 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 H897 HPU registered?

H897 HPU is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H897 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H897 HPU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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