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H942 YNU

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

7,926 mi
Last recorded7,926 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH942 YNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 7,926 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 5,313 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 97,361 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 97,361 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 94,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 94,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 89,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush gland bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush gland bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 89,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush gland bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush gland bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 89,740 miles

Front shocker glands worn both sides

Pass 21 Jun 2019 89,698 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 89,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened movement in gland (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened movement in gland (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub-frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play centre link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 89,428 miles

Central Front steering link bush worn

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 89,301 miles

Corrosion starting around nearside and offside front suspension mountings

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension leg starting to corrode

Slight play in centre steering link arm

corrosion starting around offside front steering rack mounting

Pass 6 Jun 2015 89,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2015 89,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 88,895 miles

Oil leak

corrosion offside front

nearside front Macpherson strut has slight play in sliding bush or gland.

offside front strut slightly coreroded.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 88,895 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion offside front.

offside front suspension strut slightly corroded.

Fail 18 Jun 2014 88,888 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion offside front.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

offside front suspension strut slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 88,240 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 87,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 85,665 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 84,221 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 84,023 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 84,023 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 83,662 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 82,256 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 82,256 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 76,937 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 76,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside rear brake siezed

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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H942 YNU is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 59,748 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 H942 YNU, 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 35 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H942 YNU is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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