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D205 XPH

1986 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

61,957 mi
Last recorded61,957 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Rascal67,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD205 XPH
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 61,957 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 60,418 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside and offside rear springs rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 58,484 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside and offside rear springs rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 58,484 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside and offside rear springs rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 57,807 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 57,798 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Dec 2022 57,781 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Metal brake pipe been made too long not commit to anything just floating (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Right not tested due to bulging front Flexi

Lots of random wires insecure on the vehicle

Fail 7 Dec 2022 57,770 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front rear pipe been marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 40 mil has been repaired but only tact not continuous weld (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements No longer reflective and yellow is disappearing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Flexi Is bulging (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Metal brake pipe been made too long not commit to anything just floating (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Right not tested due to bulging front Flexi

Lots of random wires insecure on the vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2021 55,610 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front SIDE LIGHT OUTPUT LOW

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AXLE BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 54,037 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AXLE BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 54,034 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AXLE BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 52,213 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A/AREA (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 52,211 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A/AREA (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 48,028 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A/AREA (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 48,025 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTRIGGER (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front FLOOR RUSTING OUT OUTSIDE PROSCRIBED AREA

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A/AREA (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 43,962 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 43,962 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported BRACKET RUSTED OUT (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 39,519 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 39,518 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 34,953 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side and off side rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 4 Aug 2014 29,017 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 29,016 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 22,438 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 22,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front door shut rusting out outside proscribed area

Pass 31 Jul 2012 17,525 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side and off side outer sills corroded outside proscribed area

Fail 28 Jul 2012 17,525 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 19,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 12,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 7,362 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 7,361 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 2,339 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 2,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 96,992 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

water pump leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2007 90,621 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 90,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 83,209 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 83,206 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Lower Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Rascal?

Based on 30,067 MOT tests across 5,181 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
1,586
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
5,181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,785
fog lamp not working 1,982
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,802
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,564
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,381
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D205 XPH is a 1986 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

Across all 1986 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 67,842 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Rascal fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D205 XPH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Rascal typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D205 XPH is a 1986 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 December 1986.

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