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D349 TNN

1986 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

9,545 mi
Last recorded9,545 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1986 Bedford Rascal58,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD349 TNN
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2010 9,545 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

all rear floor slightly corroded

both front inner wings slightly corroded

both rear inner quarter panels slightly corroded

exstensive repairs throughout underside and outside vehicle covered with fibreglass

front floor slightly corroded on both sides

front tie bar bushes slightly worn

rear spring hangers slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2009 7,903 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 7,903 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 6,232 miles

Both centre side loading doors lower mcorroding with jagged edges.

Fail 15 Nov 2008 6,222 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both centre side loading doors lower mcorroding with jagged edges.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 5,921 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 5,921 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

both sides side loading doors lightly corroded on lower edges.

chip out of nearside rear indicator lens.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 5,480 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 5,479 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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D349 TNN is a 1986 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 D349 TNN, 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 TNN is a 1986 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 6 August 1986.

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