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D753 YPH

1987 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,000 mi
Last recorded96,000 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD753 YPH
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 96,000 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 17 Jun 2025 95,349 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

under sealed

Pass 25 Jul 2024 94,924 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2023 94,027 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 93,234 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 92,481 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 91,920 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 91,331 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 91,086 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 90,483 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 90,446 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 90,098 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 89,058 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 89,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 88,717 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 88,540 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 87,934 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 86,202 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 85,456 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 85,456 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 83,356 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 80,100 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 74,563 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 74,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER PANNEL AREAS CORRODED

WHEN REAR WHEELS SPUN IS NOISEY DIFF ?

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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D753 YPH is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D753 YPH, 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 D753 YPH registered?

D753 YPH is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 March 1987.

Is D753 YPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D753 YPH shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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