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D822 DDD

1987 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

91,258 mi
Last recorded91,258 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD822 DDD
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 91,258 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Sep 2019 90,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all tyres starting to perish and crack on the outer sidewalls

Fail 5 Sep 2019 90,452 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all tyres starting to perish and crack on the outer sidewalls

Pass 21 Jul 2014 90,346 miles

corrosion to nearside front topmount

corrosion to nearside rear bodymount prescribed area

corrosion to nearside rear shock absorber prescribed area

corrosion to offside front topmount

corrosion to offside rear shock absorber prescribed area

oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2014 90,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside front topmount

corrosion to nearside rear bodymount prescribed area

corrosion to nearside rear shock absorber prescribed area

corrosion to offside front topmount

corrosion to offside rear shock absorber prescribed area

Pass 15 Jul 2013 86,987 miles

Oil leak

Slight movement to front steering drop arm bushes

Fail 1 Jul 2013 86,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Corrosion to nearside front floor chassis

Corrosion to nearside front inner arch and floor

Oil leak

Slight movement to front steering drop arm bushes

Pass 14 Jul 2012 84,880 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 84,880 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

nsf door step corroded

nsf inner wheelarch corroded

nsf outrigger corroded

osf floor corroded

osf inner wheelarch corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2011 84,027 miles

corrosion to front inner arch areas

Pass 17 Jul 2010 83,086 miles

slight play on rear tub

Pass 17 Jul 2009 81,876 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 81,851 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

o/s/f outrigger corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2008 80,079 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 80,077 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2007 78,138 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 78,138 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 May 2006 76,876 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 29 Apr 2006 76,874 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre cracking

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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D822 DDD is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 D822 DDD, 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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D822 DDD is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 February 1987.

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