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D555 GHN

1987 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

13,985 mi
Last recorded13,985 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD555 GHN
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 13,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 11,945 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 10,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 9,221 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 9,221 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 8,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 8,251 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 7,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 6,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm 155 x 12 c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 May 2019 6,593 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm 155 x 12 c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 5,002 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F (3.6.B.4d)

FRONT BRAKES DID NOT LOCK OUT DURING BRAKE TEST

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL FRONT AND REAR MOUNTING POINTS HEAVILY REPAIRED (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 4,994 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated O/S/F (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded O/S/F (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/REAR OUTER LOWER END SILL (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/REAR INNER SILL AREA (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F (3.6.B.4d)

FRONT BRAKES DID NOT LOCK OUT DURING BRAKE TEST

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL FRONT AND REAR MOUNTING POINTS HEAVILY REPAIRED (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 2,501 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 2,466 miles

2x coolant leaks

Rear u/j on propshaft

Fail 13 May 2015 1,152 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 1,152 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 1,054 miles

rear u/j on propshaft

spare wheel missing

wiper blades

Pass 22 Apr 2013 923 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 633 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 514 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 273 miles

Bull bar loose

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering idler

Pass 21 Apr 2010 273 miles

Bull bar loose

slight play in steering idler

Pass 21 May 2009 99,904 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 98,611 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 98,570 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 98,258 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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D555 GHN is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 D555 GHN, 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.

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What year was D555 GHN registered?

D555 GHN is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 20 May 1987.

Is D555 GHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D555 GHN shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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