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H562 VHS

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

Cream Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

55,205 mi
Last recorded55,205 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH562 VHS
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 55,205 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 55,205 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 54,627 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 54,434 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 49,588 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 49,587 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2007 48,611 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 812,837 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 46,319 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 46,319 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 46,024 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 46,024 miles

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

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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H562 VHS is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in Cream with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 H562 VHS, 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 H562 VHS registered?

H562 VHS is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H562 VHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H562 VHS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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