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D78 EPR

1986 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,001 mi
Last recorded66,001 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1986 Bedford Rascal58,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD78 EPR
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 66,001 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 65,872 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 65,686 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 65,166 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 64,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlamp aim poor pattern

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 63,946 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 63,859 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 63,859 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 63,382 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 62,485 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2013 62,441 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 61,653 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 60,258 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 12 May 2010 58,862 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 58,022 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 57,520 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 56,440 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 56,405 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 May 2006 54,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front tyre outer side wall cracked slightly

slight play in steering arm bush

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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D78 EPR is a 1986 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D78 EPR, 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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D78 EPR is a 1986 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 10 October 1986.

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