Vauxhall Rascal
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 542 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
68%
Total Tests
542
Highest Pass Rate
1990 (72%)
Years Covered
3
About the Vauxhall Rascal
The Vauxhall Rascal was MOT tested 542 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (1990 to 1992), with an average pass rate of 68%. That's 14 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1990 model has the highest pass rate at 72% from 157 tests. The 1992 model has the lowest at 64%. The 8 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Older Vauxhall Rascals tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 6 percentage points across model years.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 40,761 miles, while the newest (1992) averages 54,809 miles.
Compared to the Vauxhall brand average of 84%, the Rascal is 16 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Vauxhall models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Vauxhall Rascal by Year
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Questions about the Vauxhall Rascal
Is the Vauxhall Rascal reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (1990 to 1992), the Vauxhall Rascal averages a 68% MOT pass rate, from 542 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1990 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 72%.
Which year Vauxhall Rascal has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1990 Vauxhall Rascal has the highest MOT pass rate at 72%, while the 1992 model has the lowest at 64%, a 8 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Vauxhall Rascals more reliable?
Older Vauxhall Rascals tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 6 percentage points across model years.
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