MOT Status
ValidMileage
98,293 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & rear (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & rear (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Strut mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Strut mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion starting on front strut mountings
Corrosion starting on front strut mountings
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Corrosion starting on both front strut mounts
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Corrosion starting on both front strut mounts
Corrosion starting and repaired around front strut mounts
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Corrosion starting and repaired around front strut mounts
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever nearing maximum travel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Bedford Rascal?
Based on 15,670 MOT tests across 1,845 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D831 GLJ is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 D831 GLJ, 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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What year was D831 GLJ registered?
D831 GLJ is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 12 January 1987.
Is D831 GLJ safe to buy?
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