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H982 VCW

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

80,057 mi
Last recorded80,057 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH982 VCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2011 80,057 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 78,922 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 78,922 miles

Centre Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 75,885 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 75,885 miles

Centre Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 73,606 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 73,606 miles

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 68,429 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 68,390 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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H982 VCW is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 H982 VCW, 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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H982 VCW is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 30 August 1990.

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