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H129 FGL

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,165 mi
Last recorded84,165 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH129 FGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 84,165 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2023 84,587 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2022 84,416 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 84,414 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 83,300 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 82,368 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 82,307 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 82,307 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 82,171 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 82,158 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 82,156 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 81,961 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 81,961 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 81,954 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 81,934 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2010 81,934 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 80,059 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to front valence

corrosion to step plates

n/s/f tyre slightly mis-shaped

Fail 27 Apr 2009 80,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to front valence

corrosion to step plates

n/s/f tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 7 May 2008 78,733 miles

fuel tank cap seal starting to perrish.

slight play in o/s/f strut.

Fail 6 May 2008 78,733 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

fuel tank cap seal starting to perrish.

slight play in o/s/f strut.

Pass 8 May 2007 78,145 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 78,076 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 78,076 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

fuel hose from tank to filter perrished, strongly advise replacement

slight play from both strut mounts at front.

steering coupling perrishing

Fail 24 May 2006 78,066 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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H129 FGL is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H129 FGL, 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 H129 FGL registered?

H129 FGL is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 13 September 1990.

Is H129 FGL safe to buy?

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