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H61 WYG

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,130 mi
Last recorded39,130 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH61 WYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 39,130 miles

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

Fuel hose deteriorated multiple, near pump (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

engine cradle bush worn

engine cradle corroded

park brake lever has minimal reserve travel

Pass 13 Aug 2024 38,312 miles

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

engine cradle corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2024 38,273 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

gearbox mounting bracket corroded/holed

Pass 4 Jul 2023 38,122 miles

park brake has minimal reserve travel

Pass 8 Jul 2022 37,403 miles

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

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

nearside front brake flexi hose insecure

Fail 30 Jun 2022 37,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

nearside front brake flexi hose insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2021 36,323 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 36,313 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres fouling on coil springs

Fail 8 May 2017 35,936 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill end (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion door step holed and repaired unable to check repair (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion door step holed and repaired unable to examine repair (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 34,341 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2016 34,341 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 33,618 miles

engine oil leak

o/s & n/s front wheels stif to turn

Fail 28 May 2015 33,618 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak

o/s & n/s front wheels stif to turn

Pass 3 May 2014 33,551 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 30,584 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 29,746 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,371 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 24,834 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 23,219 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 21,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 21,745 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 21,294 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 21,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF STANDING/AND SURFACE RUST

Pass 27 Apr 2006 20,881 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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H61 WYG 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 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 H61 WYG, 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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H61 WYG is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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