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H166 TCX

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

150,947 mi
Last recorded150,947 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH166 TCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2007 150,947 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 141,939 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 141,939 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 14,192 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 13,890 miles

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

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

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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H166 TCX is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H166 TCX, 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 H166 TCX registered?

H166 TCX is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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