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Vauxhall Rascal

White · Petrol · 1989 · 970 cc

F128 PHJMOT history

F128 PHJ is a white petrol Vauxhall Rascal first used on 20 Feb 1989. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 84,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
84,478 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F128 PHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Rascal
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
970 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
20 Feb 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F128 PHJ was last recorded at 84,478 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,661 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
817 miles
Average per year
1,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,478 miles
  • 2025 – 83,661 miles
  • 2024 – 82,533 miles
  • 2023 – 81,590 miles
  • 2022 – 80,500 miles
  • 2021 – 79,462 miles
  • 2020 – 77,877 miles
  • 2019 – 75,677 miles
  • 2018 – 75,400 miles
  • 2017 – 74,596 miles
  • 2016 – 73,585 miles
  • 2015 – 72,113 miles
  • 2014 – 69,856 miles
  • 2013 – 67,701 miles
  • 2012 – 65,629 miles
  • 2011 – 63,122 miles
  • 2010 – 60,447 miles
  • 2009 – 56,193 miles
  • 2007 – 55,344 miles
  • 2006 – 55,129 miles
  • 2005 – 54,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,478 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower, front most reaction arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Travel on parking brake lever

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,478 miles (+817)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    84,478 miles
    Test number
    608751833544
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower, front most reaction arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass83,661 miles (+1,128)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,661 miles
    Test number
    871870536203
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,533 miles (+9)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    82,533 miles
    Test number
    635819134998
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear exhaust silencer
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail82,524 miles (+934)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,524 miles
    Test number
    906091867183
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 59% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear exhaust silencer
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,590 miles (+1,090)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    81,590 miles
    Test number
    862882198143
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryTravel on parking brake lever

  6. Pass80,500 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,500 miles
    Test number
    730664453963
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTravel on parking brake lever

  7. Fail80,494 miles (+1,032)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,494 miles
    Test number
    296023719551
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTravel on parking brake lever

  8. Pass79,462 miles (+1,585)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,462 miles
    Test number
    720928236704
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass77,877 miles (+2,200)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,877 miles
    Test number
    149068359728
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass75,677 miles (+277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,677 miles
    Test number
    663586858564
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass75,400 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,400 miles
    Test number
    475370964746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail75,400 miles (+804)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,400 miles
    Test number
    858170800706
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass74,596 miles (+1,011)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,596 miles
    Test number
    495593542228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,585 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,585 miles
    Test number
    105672668326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glas damaged but still gives good view to rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail73,585 miles (+1,472)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,585 miles
    Test number
    206384609981
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glas damaged but still gives good view to rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass72,113 miles (+2,257)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,113 miles
    Test number
    379533438285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,856 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,856 miles
    Test number
    817594774200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,701 miles (+2,072)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,701 miles
    Test number
    926289983206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,629 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,629 miles
    Test number
    795645552248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,122 miles (+2,675)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    63,122 miles
    Test number
    949266871291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,447 miles
    Test number
    373521670408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,447 miles (+4,254)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,447 miles
    Test number
    681260870271
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  23. Pass56,193 miles3 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    56,193 miles
    Test number
    861735879211
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteCorrotion around off side front and near side front upper strut housing corroding
    • NoteOff side front lower door shut /sill corroding
    • NoteOff side rear fuel hose perishing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRadiator damaged
    • NoteRear diff fills rough at rotation
    • NoteSpare tyre exsessivly damaged perished unfit for road use

  24. Fail56,193 miles (+849)2 failures3 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,193 miles
    Test number
    211964879232
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteCorrotion around off side front and near side front upper strut housing corroding
    • NoteOff side front lower door shut /sill corroding
    • NoteOff side rear fuel hose perishing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRadiator damaged
    • NoteRear diff fills rough at rotation
    • NoteSpare tyre exsessivly damaged perished unfit for road use

  25. Pass55,344 miles (+215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    55,344 miles
    Test number
    211714587495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  26. Pass55,129 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    55,129 miles
    Test number
    240738986432
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  27. Fail55,129 miles (+283)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,129 miles
    Test number
    163867386110
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  28. Pass54,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    54,846 miles
    Test number
    133168775162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail54,846 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,846 miles
    Test number
    540018675174
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Questions about F128 PHJ

Does F128 PHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F128 PHJ is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on F128 PHJ?
The MOT on F128 PHJ is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F128 PHJ done?
F128 PHJ was recorded at 84,478 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 1,412 miles a year.
Has F128 PHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F128 PHJ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on F128 PHJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on F128 PHJ find?
F128 PHJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust corroded; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox; oil leak, but not excessive rear differential, and 1 more.

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