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D585 HCL

1986 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,045 mi
Last recorded9,045 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Rascal67,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD585 HCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 9,045 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 7,857 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 7,359 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 6,434 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 6,076 miles

Offside rear brake imbalance / lag marginal.

Fail 7 Sep 2021 6,068 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 5,443 miles

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM

Pass 19 Aug 2019 105,370 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 104,714 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 1,959 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 99,558 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 95,857 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 94,072 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 92,551 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 90,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 90,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2007 86,445 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 82,574 miles

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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D585 HCL is a 1986 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D585 HCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D585 HCL registered?

D585 HCL is a 1986 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D585 HCL safe to buy?

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