Vauxhall Rascal
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 542 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
68%
Total Tests
542
Best Year
1990 (72%)
Years Covered
3
About the Vauxhall Rascal
The Vauxhall Rascal has been tested 542 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (1990 to 1992), with an average pass rate of 68%. That's 14 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1990 model is the most reliable with a 72% pass rate from 157 tests. The 1992 model has the lowest at 64%. The 8 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
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, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Vauxhall Rascal by Year
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