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C143 UUY

1986 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

18,429 mi
Last recorded18,429 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Bedford Rascal58,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC143 UUY
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 18,429 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 18,200 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 18,126 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 17,840 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 17,717 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 17,609 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 17,231 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 16,471 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 16,471 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Jun 2017 16,471 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2016 15,994 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 14,995 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 14,984 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 14,984 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,977 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 14,915 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 67,851 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 67,851 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 14,607 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 14,416 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 14,107 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Rascal?

Based on 15,670 MOT tests across 1,845 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,066
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,845
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,021
fog lamp not working 778
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 591
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 491
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C143 UUY is a 1986 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1986 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 58,321 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Rascal fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,021 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C143 UUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was C143 UUY registered?

C143 UUY is a 1986 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 July 1986.

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