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H590 JJT

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,601 mi
Last recorded76,601 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH590 JJT
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 76,601 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 76,599 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 76,597 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2023 76,593 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 76,432 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 76,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 73,637 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 73,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 70,420 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 69,474 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 68,720 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 67,529 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 66,034 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 66,033 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 65,013 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front suspension springs corroded

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

Nearside inner wing has slight corrosion at repair

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

Offside inner wing has slight corrosion at repair

Rear leaf suspension springs corroded

Pass 11 May 2010 64,832 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 64,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 63,527 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 60,526 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 56,416 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 56,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H590 JJT is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H590 JJT, 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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H590 JJT is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 17 August 1990.

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