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D681 FPW

1986 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,418 mi
Last recorded54,418 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1986 Bedford Rascal58,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD681 FPW
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 54,418 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 54,410 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 53,575 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 53,573 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Aug 2016 53,525 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front inner arch/step corroded

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2015 53,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f arch starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2014 53,244 miles

under body rust

Fail 9 Aug 2014 53,229 miles

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

under body rust

Pass 27 Jul 2013 52,251 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 50,435 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,425 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 50,413 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 50,080 miles

both front shock absorbers worn

Pass 22 Aug 2009 49,236 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 47,339 miles

Slight play in steering idler arm bushes

Pass 26 Jul 2007 46,145 miles

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

N/S rear brake binding slightly

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

O/S door mirror slightly damaged but not restricting rear view

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 44,946 miles

All rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

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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D681 FPW is a 1986 Bedford Rascal in White with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 D681 FPW, 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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D681 FPW is a 1986 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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