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G191 PYA

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,546 mi
Last recorded95,546 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG191 PYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 95,546 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 94,854 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 94,836 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Sep 2022 94,811 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected step (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 94,273 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wheel arch's corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 93,710 miles

Slight corrosion n/s & o/s front wheelarches / step sections &c..

Fail 14 Jan 2019 93,710 miles

Slight corrosion n/s & o/s front wheelarches / step sections &c..

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 92,140 miles

Slight corrosion / repairs to n/s & o/s front wheelarches

Pass 21 May 2013 91,782 miles

N/S/R Tyre slightly perished

O/S/R Tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 May 2013 91,772 miles

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

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

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

N/S/R Tyre slightly perished

O/S/R Tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 91,493 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 91,083 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 91,059 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2010 90,645 miles

adanced corrosion inside of front of cab

handbrake lever travel nearing the end of reverse travel

n/s/f wing advanced corrosion and filled with filler

o/s/f advanced corrosion and filled with filler

steering pivot bush worn slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2009 90,271 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 89,179 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 87,159 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 87,159 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 85,114 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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G191 PYA is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 G191 PYA, 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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What year was G191 PYA registered?

G191 PYA is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 22 May 1990.

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