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H957 DKN

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

86,857 mi
Last recorded86,857 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH957 DKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 86,857 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 86,857 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 86,676 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Nov 2023 86,524 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 85,727 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 85,472 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction ornament hanging from rear view mirror larger than 40mm in zone'B' (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 83,197 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 83,197 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering locking device missing Steering box arm (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 82,586 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 81,100 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 81,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. kick off wrong side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 16 May 2019 80,965 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

sump heavily corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 81,024 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sump heavily corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2018 81,024 miles

Brake performance not tested Popped brake pipe in rollers (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth when hazards on (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth when hazards on (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sump heavily corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 78,272 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 78,272 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light both (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 78,273 miles

vehicle covered by substance uable to check properly

Fail 5 Mar 2015 78,273 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all wheel bearings have slight play-all flexi hose ferrules corroded-front and rear brakes juddering

Pass 17 Jan 2013 78,234 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 77,176 miles

2 Front to rear wires insecure and chaffing

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 77,176 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

2 Front to rear wires insecure and chaffing

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 75,814 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 75,814 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 75,774 miles

all 4 tyres sidewalls cracking 155/12c 6ply

Fail 30 Jun 2009 75,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres sidewalls cracking 155/12c 6ply

Pass 5 Jul 2008 75,587 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 75,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 74,353 miles

exhaust rear pipe corroded and blowing

rad heavly corroded and slight leak

slight play in front steering linkage

Pass 31 Mar 2006 72,020 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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H957 DKN is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 H957 DKN, 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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H957 DKN is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 7 December 1990.

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