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D308 PTA

1987 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,723 mi
Last recorded88,723 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD308 PTA
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 88,723 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 87,632 miles

Front BUMPER HAS CORROSION

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 87,632 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT WIPERS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front BUMPER HAS CORROSION

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 87,540 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FRONT VALANCE CORRODED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

HEADLAMP REFLECTORS POOR

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front VALVE STEM PERISHED

Offside Front BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BINDING

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

REAR LEAF SPRING SHACKLE BUSHES PERISHING

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

WINDSCREEN DELAMINATING

Pass 26 Apr 2018 87,085 miles

FRONT AND REAR NO PLATES DETERIORATING

O/S REAR TYRE HAS SLIGHT PERISHING

WINDSCREEN DELAMINATING

Fail 26 Apr 2018 87,075 miles

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

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

FRONT AND REAR NO PLATES DETERIORATING

O/S REAR TYRE HAS SLIGHT PERISHING

WINDSCREEN DELAMINATING

Pass 30 Mar 2017 87,061 miles

ALL NO PLATES DETERIORATING

WINDSCREEN DELAMINATING

Pass 30 Mar 2016 86,609 miles

all no plates deteriorating

o/s headlamp image poor

windscreen delaminating

Pass 2 Apr 2015 86,028 miles

front no plate deteriorating ,,,,early rectification advised

inner front brake pads getting low

rear no plates deteriorating

windscreen delaminating

Pass 24 Mar 2014 84,896 miles

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

front & rear number plates starting to disfigure

windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,268 miles

ALL NO PLATES STARTING TO DISFIGURE

WINDSCREEN STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Pass 20 Mar 2012 83,723 miles

ALL NO PLATES STARTING TO DISFIGURE

WINDSCREEN STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Pass 22 Mar 2011 83,138 miles

front no plate starting to disfigure

windscreen starting to delaminate

Fail 22 Mar 2011 83,128 miles

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

front no plate starting to disfigure

windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Mar 2010 82,495 miles

FRONT NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

WINDSCREEN EDGE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Pass 16 Mar 2009 82,427 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 82,422 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 82,422 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 82,065 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 82,065 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 81,555 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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D308 PTA is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D308 PTA, 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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D308 PTA is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 2 March 1987.

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