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F128 PHJ

1989 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

84,478 mi
Last recorded84,478 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Rascal61,371 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF128 PHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 84,478 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower, front most reaction arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 83,661 miles

Exhaust system corroded and worn

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 82,533 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 82,524 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 59% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 81,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 14 Jul 2022 80,500 miles

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

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

Travel on parking brake lever

Fail 7 Jul 2022 80,494 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 9 Jul 2021 79,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 77,877 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 75,677 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 75,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 75,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 74,596 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 73,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside door mirror glas damaged but still gives good view to rear

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 73,585 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside door mirror glas damaged but still gives good view to rear

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 72,113 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 69,856 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 67,701 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 65,629 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,122 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 60,447 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 60,447 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 56,193 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both rear tyres perishing

corrotion around off side front and near side front upper strut housing corroding

off side front lower door shut /sill corroding

off side rear fuel hose perishing

oil leak

radiator damaged

rear diff fills rough at rotation

spare tyre exsessivly damaged perished unfit for road use

Fail 1 Oct 2009 56,193 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both rear tyres perishing

corrotion around off side front and near side front upper strut housing corroding

off side front lower door shut /sill corroding

off side rear fuel hose perishing

oil leak

radiator damaged

rear diff fills rough at rotation

spare tyre exsessivly damaged perished unfit for road use

Pass 3 Jul 2007 55,344 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 55,129 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2006 55,129 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2005 54,846 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 54,846 miles

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

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

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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F128 PHJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1989 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 61,371 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 F128 PHJ, 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 37 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F128 PHJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 20 February 1989.

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