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D526 RVH

1986 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,726 mi
Last recorded81,726 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Rascal67,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD526 RVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 81,726 miles

front prop uj worn

slight blow from front exhuast joint

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2023 81,387 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front floors and cab and chassis has corrosion not able to hole and welded from inside .

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front outer sill holded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 81,240 miles

Front Inner front panel corroded but not likely to adversely affect braking, suspension or steering

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 81,240 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner front panel corroded but not likely to adversely affect braking, suspension or steering

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 81,107 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 80,823 miles

rear wheel bearings have slight rough noise when rotated

Fail 20 Jan 2017 80,823 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 80,655 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 80,648 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 80,553 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 80,338 miles

All four tyres have perished sidewalls

Pass 13 Feb 2012 79,974 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Propshaft front flexible joint worn

Pass 14 Dec 2010 79,613 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 79,295 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 78,440 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 76,202 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 76,202 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 75,273 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 752,730 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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D526 RVH is a 1986 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D526 RVH, 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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What year was D526 RVH registered?

D526 RVH is a 1986 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 September 1986.

Is D526 RVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D526 RVH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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