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Vauxhall Rascal MOT Results

58.6% pass rate
from 116 tests in 2021
(54% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Rascal is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (72% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 12% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 12% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.86% fail on Side repeaters
    • 3.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.6% fail on Horn
      • 0.86% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.7% fail on Position lamps (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.86% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.86% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 13% fail on Brake performance
      • 8.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 8.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 6.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 6.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.86% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Flexible brake hoses (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Parking brake control (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.86% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.86% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.86% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.86% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.86% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.86% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.86% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.2% fail on Fuel system (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pipe
      • 1.7% fail on System (39 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Hose
      • 0.86% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 3.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Chassis
      • 1.7% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.86% fail on Load security
      • 0.86% fail on Dropside
        • 0.86% fail on Dropside condition
    • 0.86% fail on Floor
    • 0.86% fail on Seats
      • 0.86% fail on Driver's seat
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 9.5% fail on Spark ignition (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.86% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.86% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 9.5% fail on Visibility
    • 5.2% fail on Wipers
    • 4.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.86% fail on View to rear
      • 0.86% fail on Mirrors
  • 9.5% fail on Suspension
    • 9.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.7% fail on Springs
      • 0.86% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.86% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.86% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.86% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 7.8% fail on Steering
    • 3.4% fail on Prescribed areas (27 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.6% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.86% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.86% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.86% fail on Other components
        • 0.86% fail on Steering linkage
  • 3.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Condition
  • 1.7% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.86% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.86% fail on Condition