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99,553 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
Front both front arch liners corroded
Offside Rear body corroded in arch
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Front under arches starting to rust/corrode
Front under steps area starting to corrode
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
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))
Nearside Rear tyre wall perished
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
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
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
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
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
corosion n/s/f floor
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
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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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