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D305 UDM

1987 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

87,718 mi
Last recorded87,718 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD305 UDM
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 87,718 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 87,648 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 87,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 87,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2023 87,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2022 87,186 miles

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

Rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2022 87,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2021 86,821 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf springs corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2021 86,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf springs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2020 86,761 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell and underside area, weldng will be required asap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 86,533 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all rear leaf spring bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 86,520 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affecting tail lamps (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

body rotten at front wheel arches

engine oil sweat

leaf spring bushes worn

Pass 10 Mar 2017 84,962 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 82,818 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 82,810 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 81,722 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2015 81,717 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 80,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 80,080 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 77,272 miles

offside doorstep as corrossion

Pass 4 Nov 2011 77,416 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

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

drivers door mirror loose

Fail 4 Nov 2011 77,415 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 77,281 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 77,245 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 77,245 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 77,191 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 77,191 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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D305 UDM 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 59.3%.

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 D305 UDM, 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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D305 UDM is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 17 June 1987.

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