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D928 TAL

1987 Bedford Rascal

Yellow Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,215 mi
Last recorded12,215 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD928 TAL
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2015 12,215 miles

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 12,215 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 12,204 miles

advised batt lamp is on

advised brake pipes slight corrosion

advised corrosion osf nsf wing ends

advised nsf headlamp beam poor

advised out rigger corrosion

advised slight binding nsr brake

advised slight play front ns hub bearing

Pass 4 Oct 2013 12,125 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 12,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Near side front flexi hose to suspension leg clip missing

Slight binding to offside front brake

rubber fuel filter pipe perished

Pass 21 Oct 2011 11,704 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 11,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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D928 TAL is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in Yellow with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D928 TAL, 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 D928 TAL registered?

D928 TAL is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 16 February 1987.

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