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D600 YDX

1986 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

14,752 mi
Last recorded14,752 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Bedford Rascal58,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD600 YDX
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 14,752 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/floor area corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Advise cab floor stearing comp area corrosion,appear to have been repaired/plated from inside cab (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Advise inner arc corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise upper bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 14,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Lamp incorrectly fitted/not secure/facing in upward position (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear bumper valance corroded within 30cm rear susp hanger comp (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner end sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner end sill not fully welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Efforts rec Low braking both sides and nearside rear lagging in oparation causing imbalance excessive 55% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/floor area corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Advise cab floor stearing comp area corrosion,appear to have been repaired/plated from inside cab (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Advise inner arc corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise upper bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 13,686 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advise corrosion throughout vehicle,welded plates from inside vehicle ,arch’s and end sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 12,742 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 12,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Footwell x2 Holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top Strut Area X5 Holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill X4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By Leafspring Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Footwell X1 Hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top Strut Mouting X2 Holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X2 holes by fuel cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill x2 Holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 4,310 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 4,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 92,459 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 80,161 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 67,488 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 56,582 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2013 56,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 52,668 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 52,513 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 52,410 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 52,319 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 50,319 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 49,480 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 48,508 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 48,508 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2005 48,248 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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D600 YDX is a 1986 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 D600 YDX, 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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D600 YDX is a 1986 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 2 December 1986.

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