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D447 DFK

1986 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,630 mi
Last recorded15,630 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2007
Typical for 1986 Bedford Rascal58,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD447 DFK
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2007 15,630 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 15,610 miles

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

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

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

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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D447 DFK is a 1986 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D447 DFK, 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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What year was D447 DFK registered?

D447 DFK is a 1986 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D447 DFK safe to buy?

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