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D491 MNA

1987 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,620 mi
Last recorded80,620 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2005
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD491 MNA
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2005 80,620 miles

corrosion developing to rear sectoin of front to rear brake pipe

slight play in steering idler bush

Fail 9 Dec 2005 80,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion developing to rear section of front to rear brake pipe

slight play in steering idler bush

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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D491 MNA is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D491 MNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D491 MNA registered?

D491 MNA is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 18 February 1987.

Is D491 MNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D491 MNA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D491 MNA have outstanding finance?

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