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D706 HUB

1986 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,464 mi
Last recorded54,464 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Bedford Rascal58,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD706 HUB
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 54,464 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 53,028 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 53,008 miles

Emissions unable to be completed wont idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 53,008 miles

Emissions unable to be completed wont idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Valve stem seriously damaged all four (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 52,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NSF and OSF Slight play in shock absorber shafts but not excessive (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSF shock mounting corroded but not excessively (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 52,298 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Shock absorber body mounting slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 May 2019 52,286 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole in floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe running up along side fuel tank excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Shock absorber body mounting slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 50,868 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 50,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 5 tyres are over 20 years old

Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,187 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 46,158 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 44,478 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,333 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,255 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 42,146 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 42,043 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 41,721 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 41,606 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 41,556 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 41,315 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 41,315 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2005 40,674 miles

ADVISE SILL BEHIND SIDE SLIDING DOOR OFFSIDE REAR (NEAR WHEEL ARCH) SHOWING SIGNS OF SLIGHT CORRSION

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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D706 HUB is a 1986 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 D706 HUB, 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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D706 HUB is a 1986 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 7 August 1986.

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