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H649 BOD

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,928 mi
Last recorded95,928 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH649 BOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 95,928 miles

ENTIRE UNDERBODY COATED WITH UNDERSEAL

Fail 28 Jan 2019 95,928 miles

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

ENTIRE UNDERBODY COATED WITH UNDERSEAL

Pass 13 Sep 2017 95,885 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play idler slight play (2.2.B.1g)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 95,737 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 95,737 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 95,715 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 95,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 95,520 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 95,520 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 95,442 miles

Oil leak

undersealed

Pass 2 Feb 2012 93,000 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 92,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 90,349 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 90,348 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 75,947 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 31 Mar 2009 75,945 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osr tyre beginning to split/perished

Pass 7 Apr 2008 68,523 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 68,523 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 64,557 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 64,554 miles

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 56,982 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 56,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brakes do not lock out

oil leak

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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H649 BOD is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H649 BOD, 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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H649 BOD is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 2 November 1990.

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