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D163 NKN

1987 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,553 mi
Last recorded99,553 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD163 NKN
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 99,553 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank area wet but no signs of fuel leaks

Fail 8 Jul 2025 99,549 miles

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing track control arm mount bolts (5.3.6 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 99,546 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel system component leaking fuel pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 98,961 miles

Front both front arch liners corroded

Offside Rear body corroded in arch

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 97,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 97,774 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area. marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper strut mount area. marked with yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area. marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper strut mount area. marked with yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Starter motor cables very close to hot exhaust (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 95,174 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both front understeps/inner wings corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rears (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 95,148 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged Left of clutch pedal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm front mount area, understep/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Understep chassis area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Starter motor wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both front under stepd/ inner wings corroded

Front Front central floor corroded and holed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2021 93,125 miles

Front under arches starting to rust/corrode

Front under steps area starting to corrode

Fail 1 May 2021 93,122 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire by filler neck area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front under arches starting to rust/corrode

Front under steps area starting to corrode

Nearside Rear light unit loose

Fail 5 Jan 2021 93,112 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 92,274 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 91,003 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

Fail 14 May 2018 90,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

Pass 11 Apr 2017 89,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge tyre wearing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 tyres cracking but not showing cords

o/s n/s/f floor to inner step slightly corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2017 89,750 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure o/s n/s (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge tyre wearing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 tyres cracking but not showing cords

o/s n/s/f floor to inner step slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2015 88,503 miles

Offside and nearside headlamp images/patterns are slightly deteriorated

Offside and nearside inner front panel corroded- non prescribed area

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Wiper auto park faulty

Fail 30 Nov 2015 88,502 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside headlamp images/patterns are slightly deteriorated

offside and nearside inner front panel corroded- non prescribed area

wiper auto park faulty

Pass 26 Feb 2014 88,419 miles

corosion n/s/f floor

Fail 17 Feb 2014 88,419 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corosion n/s/f floor

Pass 2 Feb 2013 87,389 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 86,484 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 85,772 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 84,269 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 83,511 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 82,753 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 81,922 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 81,349 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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D163 NKN is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in White with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D163 NKN, 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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D163 NKN is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 10 March 1987.

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