MOT Status
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85,006 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
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 Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses showing signs of deterioration (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Extensive welded repairs, carried out to underside of vehicle appears OK,at time of test
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
much of under side has been repaired by welding
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
much of under side has been repaired by welding
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade worn (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front floor to wheel arches and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front floor to wheel arches and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade worn (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near steering rack mounting point (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
os ns front floor pan corroded
corrosion osf step
osf mirror cracked
tail pipe bracket insecure
osr tyre de =formed
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrossion on nsf osf crosmembers
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/ n/s inner arches corroded and weak
os rear tyre cracking sidewall
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/ n/s inner arches corroded and weak
os rear tyre cracking sidewall
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drivers door step corroded
offside and nearside front wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drivers door step corroded
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both nearside and offside wheel arches filler repair.on top of plate?(partialy in perscribed area)
offside step area corroded and holed.ouside of perscribed area of steering and suspension (35-36cm)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
offside front tyre slightly distorted
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
cracks in fuel pipe from pump tp filter
offside front tyre slightly distorted
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
exhaust showing age
front brake hoses perrished
nsf suspension strut mount has slight corrosion
oil leaks monitor
propshaft oil seal leaking
slight interaction on rear lights
steering and suspension showing age shock absorbers aged and weak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
brake hoses showing age advise perishing on front hoses
exhaust showing age
oil leaks monitor
propshaft oil seal leaking
slight interference on rear lights
steering and suspension showing age shock absorbers aged and weak
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D835 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 62.5%.
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 D835 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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D835 GLJ is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 12 March 1987.
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