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D817 ARX

1987 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,620 mi
Last recorded75,620 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2007
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD817 ARX
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2007 75,620 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 75,620 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 74,678 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 74,451 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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D817 ARX is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D817 ARX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D817 ARX registered?

D817 ARX is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 17 June 1987.

Is D817 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D817 ARX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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