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D623 XNN

1987 Bedford Rascal

Beige Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,046 mi
Last recorded92,046 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD623 XNN
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 92,046 miles

temp fuel cap

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front lower wheel arch corroded

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 92,046 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front lower wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

temp fuel cap

Pass 18 Mar 2016 92,046 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 92,046 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 92,046 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advanced underbody corrosion evident. body repairs evident poor quality

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 30 May 2014 92,046 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advanced underbody corrosion evident. body repairs evident poor quality

parking brake reserve travel on upper limit

rear suspension bump stops missing

service brake reserve travel on limit

Pass 12 Jul 2012 91,795 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust heat shield rattling radiator mounting bracket corrroded

top shocker mouting area slighty corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2012 91,795 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust heat shield rattling radiator mounting bracket corrroded

top shocker mouting area slighty corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 90,286 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 90,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 86,631 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 86,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 79,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 79,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2007 78,290 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 78,290 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

poor condition of rear number plate

Pass 23 May 2006 75,065 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 75,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear number plate in poor condition

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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D623 XNN is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in Beige with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 D623 XNN, 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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D623 XNN is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 17 June 1987.

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