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H142 MTG

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,413 mi
Last recorded52,413 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH142 MTG
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,413 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s top suspension mount welded from outside

slight play in steering centre idler

Pass 6 May 2011 51,902 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 51,897 miles

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

some corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 5 Aug 2009 51,541 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 50,727 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 49,857 miles

n/s top leg mount rusting

Fail 30 Jun 2006 48,121 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 48,121 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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H142 MTG is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H142 MTG, 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 H142 MTG registered?

H142 MTG is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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