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D207 FSR

1987 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

15,514 mi
Last recorded15,514 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD207 FSR
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 15,514 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 15,309 miles

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

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

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

underside of vehicle slightly corroded but not in prescribed areas

Pass 6 May 2017 14,050 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

general corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2017 14,042 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fuel hose insecure filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

general corrosion

Pass 10 May 2016 11,892 miles

both lower edges of the front doors corroded

various areas of corrosion on the body and chassis outside prescribed areas

Fail 7 May 2016 11,892 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and chassis area (2.2.C.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both lower edges of the front doors corroded

various areas of corrosion on the body and chassis outside prescribed areas

Pass 27 May 2015 11,612 miles

corrosion both front door lower edges

corrosion on the body and chassis butoutside prescribed areas

Fail 20 May 2015 11,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion both front door lower edges

corrosion n/s/f step outside prescribed areas

Pass 23 Apr 2014 10,923 miles

corrosion on the body and chassis outside prescribed areas.

Pass 10 May 2013 8,333 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 8,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 5,767 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 5,765 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 3,345 miles

o/s/f seat mounting holed just outside 30 cm

Fail 21 Apr 2011 3,345 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f seat mounting holed just outside 30 cm

Pass 6 May 2010 2,104 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 2,094 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 May 2009 97,785 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 97,186 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EXHAUST SYSTEM TERMINATES BENEATH THE LIVING QUARTERS WHICH COULD RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING OF THE OCCUPANTS IF THE ENGINE IS RUN FOR HEATING PURPOSES. RECOMMEND PIPE BE EXTENDED URGENTLY TO EXIT GASES BEHIND VEHICLE

Pass 21 May 2008 92,777 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 92,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 88,838 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on offside lower cabin

Fail 18 Apr 2007 88,838 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on offside lower cabin

Pass 11 May 2006 85,298 miles

Front wheel arches been repaired and undersealed

Fail 3 May 2006 85,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front arch have heavy corrosion offside and nearside

Windscreen has chips and large crack which is part in zone and part not

Pass 30 Aug 2005 82,737 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 82,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D207 FSR is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D207 FSR, 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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D207 FSR is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 June 1987.

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