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C240 JUR

1986 Bedford Rascal

Grey Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,513 mi
Last recorded48,513 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Bedford Rascal58,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC240 JUR
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 48,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 48,359 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 48,169 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 48,017 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 48,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low efficiency (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 47,763 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 47,505 miles

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 47,103 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 47,103 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 46,659 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 46,479 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,021 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 45,485 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 45,409 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 930 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,941 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 44,458 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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C240 JUR is a 1986 Bedford Rascal in Grey with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 C240 JUR, 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 C240 JUR registered?

C240 JUR is a 1986 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 4 June 1986.

Is C240 JUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C240 JUR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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