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D237 RTT

1987 Bedford Rascal

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,872 mi
Last recorded36,872 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD237 RTT
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 36,872 miles

Central Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering idler (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 36,860 miles

slight play lower idler bush

Fail 16 Mar 2017 36,857 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) idler bush (2.2.A.1b)

Front Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) idler bush (2.2.A.1b)

Front Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) idler bush (2.2.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,558 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,397 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 36,112 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 36,112 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 35,859 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,551 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 35,357 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,148 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 34,980 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 34,448 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 33,906 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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D237 RTT is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D237 RTT, 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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What year was D237 RTT registered?

D237 RTT is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D237 RTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D237 RTT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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