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D801 CAJ

1986 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,619 mi
Last recorded75,619 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 1986 Bedford Rascal58,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD801 CAJ
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 75,619 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front pipes to master cyl corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side parking brake not working both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake excessively binding front brakes binding on both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides rear spring front mounting points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn all rear spring bushes badly cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear wheels show no brake effort (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front chassis by steering rack mount corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering ns front chassis corroded by tie bar mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering os front chassis corroded by tie bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 75,620 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 May 2017 75,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 75,443 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front outrigger corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2013 75,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front outrigger(behind wheel)corroded

Fail 11 May 2012 74,903 miles

Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2012 74,903 miles

Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 5 May 2011 74,209 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 74,209 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 71,522 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2008 70,324 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 65,682 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 65,682 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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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D801 CAJ is a 1986 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D801 CAJ, 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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D801 CAJ is a 1986 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 4 August 1986.

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