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Vauxhall Rascal

White · Petrol · 1991 · 970 cc

H46 ARAMOT history

H46 ARA is a white petrol Vauxhall Rascal first used on 16 Jul 1991. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 91,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
91,663 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H46 ARA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Rascal
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
970 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
16 Jul 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H46 ARA was last recorded at 91,663 miles on 26 May 2026, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,561 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
102 miles
Average per year
953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,663 miles
  • 2025 – 91,561 miles
  • 2024 – 91,400 miles
  • 2023 – 91,208 miles
  • 2020 – 90,966 miles
  • 2019 – 89,313 miles
  • 2018 – 89,283 miles
  • 2016 – 87,608 miles
  • 2015 – 84,553 miles
  • 2014 – 83,334 miles
  • 2012 – 83,078 miles
  • 2011 – 81,792 miles
  • 2010 – 80,789 miles
  • 2009 – 79,013 miles
  • 2008 – 76,870 miles
  • 2007 – 73,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,663 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,663 miles (+102)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    91,663 miles
    Test number
    157850704874
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass91,561 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    91,561 miles
    Test number
    928949640368
    • MinorFuel pipe chafing all perished (6.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner foot step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  3. Fail91,561 miles (+161)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,561 miles
    Test number
    343888011633
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFuel pipe chafing all perished (6.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner foot step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  4. Pass91,400 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    91,400 miles
    Test number
    415916407214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail91,397 miles (+189)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,397 miles
    Test number
    234387553815
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed vehicle cutting out (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  6. Pass91,208 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    91,208 miles
    Test number
    915916428766
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail91,208 miles (+242)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,208 miles
    Test number
    673320551891
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass90,966 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,966 miles
    Test number
    785433911766
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail90,966 miles (+1,653)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,966 miles
    Test number
    286318122911
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass89,313 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,313 miles
    Test number
    595982813992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail89,313 miles (+30)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,313 miles
    Test number
    405678904856
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass89,283 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,283 miles
    Test number
    722053538001
    • 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)

  13. Fail89,283 miles (+1,675)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,283 miles
    Test number
    941110781677
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  14. Pass87,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    87,608 miles
    Test number
    382589065947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,608 miles (+3,055)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,608 miles
    Test number
    687377321732
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass84,553 miles (+1,219)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,553 miles
    Test number
    967139355127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre getting close to limit and is badly perished

  17. Pass83,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,334 miles
    Test number
    966222464180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,334 miles (+256)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,334 miles
    Test number
    268631364461
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  19. Pass83,078 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    83,078 miles
    Test number
    437083602364
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Fail83,073 miles (+1,281)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,073 miles
    Test number
    209893602304
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Pass81,792 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    81,792 miles
    Test number
    437430001332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,789 miles (+1,776)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    80,789 miles
    Test number
    420081700383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,013 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    79,013 miles
    Test number
    744331909341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass76,870 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    76,870 miles
    Test number
    994006698227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,981 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    73,981 miles
    Test number
    322458497222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail73,952 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,952 miles
    Test number
    264716597294
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Questions about H46 ARA

Does H46 ARA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H46 ARA is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on H46 ARA?
The MOT on H46 ARA is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H46 ARA done?
H46 ARA was recorded at 91,663 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 953 miles a year.
Has H46 ARA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H46 ARA has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on H46 ARA 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 H46 ARA find?
H46 ARA passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 10 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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