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D156 RYB

1987 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,074 mi
Last recorded86,074 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD156 RYB
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 86,074 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 86,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 85,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 85,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 85,663 miles

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear bearings have slight end float

Fail 20 Nov 2021 85,636 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step near steering rack mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear wheel bearing have slight end float

Pass 28 Nov 2020 85,635 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front steps slightly corroded

both rear wheel bearing have slight end float

Pass 1 Jun 2019 85,606 miles

both front steps slightly corroded

both rear bearings have slight end float

Fail 1 Jun 2019 85,606 miles

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

both front steps slightly corroded

both rear bearings have slight end float

Pass 24 May 2018 85,183 miles

both front wheel arches corroded

both rear wheel bearing slight end float

Fail 24 May 2018 85,183 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both front wheel arches corroded

both rear wheel bearing slight end float

Pass 11 May 2017 84,916 miles

parking brake light on

Fail 11 May 2017 84,916 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all rear (1.1.A.3f)

parking brake light on

Pass 11 May 2016 83,940 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 83,046 miles

Driverside wiper blade slight split

Pass 13 May 2014 81,984 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 May 2014 81,984 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 81,142 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 81,132 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 76,947 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 76,939 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 76,939 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 75,231 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight corrosion forming under vehicle at variouos points

Fail 2 Oct 2008 75,231 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight corrosion forming under vehicle at variouos points

Pass 3 Jul 2007 73,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

corrosion forming at various places underneath vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2006 72,874 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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D156 RYB is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 60,590 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 D156 RYB, 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 39 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D156 RYB is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 23 June 1987.

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