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D349 PTU

1986 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,067 mi
Last recorded97,067 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Bedford Rascal58,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD349 PTU
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 97,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shocker top bush slight play

Offside Front shocker top bush slight play

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 97,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shocker top bush slight play

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front shocker top bush slight play

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 96,265 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 May 2025 96,236 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 72% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 96,160 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 94,751 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 94,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Slight corrosion: Exhaust, Floor, Chassis, Front sub frame, Front suspension arms, Front & Rear springs.

Fail 30 Mar 2022 94,610 miles

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))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Slight corrosion: Exhaust, Floor, Chassis, Front sub frame, Front suspension arms, Front & Rear springs.

Pass 26 Mar 2021 94,207 miles

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

Slight corrosion; Chassis, Front & Rear coil springs

Fail 5 Jun 2020 94,204 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 93,803 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

suspect light switch faulty

wires under dashboard hanging

Pass 4 Mar 2017 93,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 93,118 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 93,109 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 92,262 miles

1st abandoned/aborted test-vehicle had intermittant lighting problems

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

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

brake fluid change due?

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

rear spring bushes deteriorated

water pump bearing worn out?

Fail 3 Mar 2015 92,262 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1st abandoned/aborted test-vehicle had intermittant lighting problems

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

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

brake fluid change due?

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

rear spring bushes deteriorated

water pump bearing worn out?

Pass 7 Sep 2012 91,500 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 91,417 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 87,211 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 85,990 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 85,716 miles

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

advise rear spring assisters refitted

advise tail pipe refitted

rear brakes slightly uneven , advise inspection

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 19 Jun 2007 84,611 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 81,135 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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D349 PTU is a 1986 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1986 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 58,321 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 D349 PTU, 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 40 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D349 PTU is a 1986 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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