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D520 KAX

1986 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

25,880 mi
Last recorded25,880 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1986 Bedford Rascal58,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD520 KAX
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 25,880 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 25,634 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 24,995 miles

tow bar electric connection socket not working.

wrong registration plates D520 KAK,fitted to vehicle as presented for test,removed and replaced with correct lettered plates D520 KAX, to allow the test to legally take place.

Fail 18 Jul 2012 24,995 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 24,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2011 24,298 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)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 23,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 23,142 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,229 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 22,229 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 21,885 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 21,884 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside mirror has small cracks

Pass 13 Jul 2006 21,790 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front door sills.wheel arches corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2005 21,737 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 21,737 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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D520 KAX is a 1986 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D520 KAX, 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 D520 KAX registered?

D520 KAX is a 1986 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 6 August 1986.

Is D520 KAX safe to buy?

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