Vauxhall Rascal MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Vauxhall Rascal. Check any Rascal by registration number below.

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69.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-12.3%

vs Vauxhall Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Vauxhall Rascal — MOT Reliability Overview

The Vauxhall Rascal has an average MOT pass rate of 69.7%, which is 12.3 percentage points below the Vauxhall brand average of 82.0%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Rascal on the road.

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Rascal fails its MOT are a tyre seriously damaged, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. If you are preparing your Rascal for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Vauxhall Rascal, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Vauxhall Rascal performs at MOT across different model years.

1993

Based on 44 vehicles

68.2%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

27.3%

1992

Based on 143 vehicles

56.6%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

28.3%

1991

Based on 271 vehicles

63.8%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

27.1%

1990

Based on 179 vehicles

70.4%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

18.9%

1989

Based on 50 vehicles

80.0%Good

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

5.0%

1988

Based on 66 vehicles

74.2%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

21.7%

0

Based on 291 vehicles

74.6%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Mileage at 5yr

58k mi

Top MOT Failures — Vauxhall Rascal

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Rascal fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A tyre seriously damaged

7.0%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

7.0%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

5.2%

Emissions levels exceed default limits

4.8%

Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.

4.8%

Vauxhall Rascal Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Offside

13.6%

Front Nearside

13.6%

Front Offside

9.1%

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Vauxhall Rascal

Vauxhall Rascal — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Vauxhall Rascal MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Rascal?

The average MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Rascal is 69.7% compared to the Vauxhall average of 82.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Rascal?

The most common MOT failures on the Vauxhall Rascal are: A tyre seriously damaged (7.0%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (7.0%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (5.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Vauxhall Rascal reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 69.7%, the Vauxhall Rascal is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Vauxhall Rascal?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Vauxhall Rascal?

Typical mileage for the Vauxhall Rascal: 58,009 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Rascal to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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