CarVerify

Free Car Check

H697 PAB

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

Cream Petrol 970cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

26,972 mi
Last recorded26,972 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH697 PAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
View full Vauxhall Rascal reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 26,972 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside + Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion on vehicle

Fail 9 Feb 2026 26,955 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside + Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion on vehicle

Pass 31 Jan 2025 25,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 25,463 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and play in shock shaft (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

shock absorber worn slight play

Pass 13 Feb 2024 23,713 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

temp repair to rear exhaust

Fail 7 Feb 2024 23,712 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

temp repair to rear exhaust

Pass 24 Feb 2023 22,422 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 22,422 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 19,799 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 19,796 miles

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 19,778 miles

Offside Rear rear wheel arch rusting

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 19,774 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 19,763 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 19,763 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 19,687 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 19,687 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 18,524 miles

Signs of corrosion starting to affect offside rear inner sill

Slight play in steering idler

Fail 16 Dec 2014 18,524 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Signs of corrosion starting to affect offside rear inner sill

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 17 Dec 2013 16,706 miles

Signs of corrosion starting to affect offside rear inner sill

Slight play in steering idler

Fail 17 Dec 2013 16,706 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Signs of corrosion starting to affect offside rear inner sill

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 18 Dec 2012 14,717 miles

Nearside rear fog light not working

Fail 18 Dec 2012 14,717 miles

Nearside rear fog light not working

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 12,854 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 9,103 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 6,569 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Signs off corrosion starting to affect front floor corners and rear suspension mounting areas

Pass 8 Dec 2009 6,569 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Signs off corrosion starting to affect front floor corners and rear suspension mounting areas

Pass 15 Dec 2008 1,694 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 1,694 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 98,925 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 94,213 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 89,024 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
Full Vauxhall Rascal reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H697 PAB is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in Cream with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 H697 PAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H697 PAB?

You can check the full history of H697 PAB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H697 PAB registered?

H697 PAB is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 17 August 1990.

Is H697 PAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H697 PAB shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H697 PAB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H697 PAB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.