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D338 TTU

1987 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

79,588 mi
Last recorded79,588 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD338 TTU
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 79,588 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 79,282 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 79,269 miles

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear springs mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various Body component damage But Not likely to cause injury

Pass 19 May 2017 72,225 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 72,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 64,402 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 64,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 57,539 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 57,539 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2014 56,461 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2014 56,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 55,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2013 55,727 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion

Pass 30 May 2012 54,825 miles

exhaust blow

front to rear brake pipe rusty

rust out of perscribed areas

Pass 9 Jun 2011 51,762 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 49,716 miles

extensive welding repair to front end

frnot disc pitted,rear back plate bent rear wheel slightlt hard to rotate.slight front judder.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 49,716 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

extensive welding repair to front end

frnot disc pitted,rear back plate bent rear wheel slightlt hard to rotate.slight front judder.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 49,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 47,317 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 47,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight leak from exhaust repair.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 47,255 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 47,255 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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D338 TTU is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 D338 TTU, 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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D338 TTU is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 June 1987.

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