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D139 XGW

1986 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,486 mi
Last recorded73,486 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1986 Bedford Rascal58,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD139 XGW
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2020 73,486 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wiper/washer stalk missing

Pass 13 Sep 2018 73,240 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 73,048 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 69,012 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 68,212 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 68,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2008 63,843 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 63,508 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 63,508 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006
Fail 30 Mar 2006

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

water penitration around edge of screen

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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D139 XGW is a 1986 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D139 XGW, 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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D139 XGW is a 1986 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 24 October 1986.

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