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D794 TNJ

1986 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,332 mi
Last recorded66,332 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1986 Bedford Rascal58,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD794 TNJ
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 66,332 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

all 4 tyres slightly perished

o/s & n/s rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2023 66,320 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres slightly perished

o/s & n/s rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 66,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 63,789 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 60,587 miles

Both front shocks slight play

Both rear spring eye bushes rubber perishing

Nearside Rear position lamp has two bulbs

Offside Front Inner sill corroding

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 60,587 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake light interaction (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake light interaction (4.4.3 (b))

Both front shocks slight play

Both rear spring eye bushes rubber perishing

Nearside Rear position lamp has two bulbs

Offside Front Inner sill corroding

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 60,478 miles

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

o/s/f door apature/front outrigger heavily corroded (outside prescribed area)

rear tyres perished

slight interaction between rear lights(sidelights,brake lights and indicators)

Fail 2 Jun 2018 60,478 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

o/s/f door apature/front outrigger heavily corroded (outside prescribed area)

rear tyres perished

slight interaction between rear lights(sidelights,brake lights and indicators)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 58,399 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 58,166 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 57,092 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 57,069 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 54,177 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 54,169 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 54,111 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 53,284 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 50,278 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 47,631 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 47,606 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 May 2006 43,751 miles

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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D794 TNJ is a 1986 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D794 TNJ, 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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D794 TNJ is a 1986 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 5 August 1986.

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