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H987 RNW

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

51,961 mi
Last recorded51,961 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH987 RNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 51,961 miles

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

Nearside Front corrosion evident

Nearside Front strut top corroding

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 49,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 49,494 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 49,119 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 49,119 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 49,093 miles

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

oil leak sump corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2021 49,093 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

oil leak sump corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2020 48,912 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 48,748 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under drivers seat. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 48,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under drivers seat. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 48,451 miles

hand brake requires service

Fail 17 Apr 2018 48,451 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

hand brake requires service

Pass 20 Apr 2017 48,079 miles

Both front sills slightly corroded

Rear leaf springs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,538 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 47,222 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 47,219 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 46,651 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 46,648 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 43,619 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,308 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 42,308 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,220 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,527 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 704,536 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

off side rear brake effort could be better

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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H987 RNW is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 H987 RNW, 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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H987 RNW is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 14 September 1990.

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