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D96 TMJ

1987 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

31,645 mi
Last recorded31,645 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD96 TMJ
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 31,645 miles

slight oil leak

underside surface corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2023 31,347 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength around towing eye (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Lift in universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 30,352 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 30,249 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 30,334 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

nearsde rear hub leaking oil

Pass 10 Aug 2013 28,776 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 28,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil on n/s/rear backplate

Pass 30 Jul 2012 28,761 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

gas locker floor insecure

oil on n/s/rear brake backplate

front tyres perished

Fail 28 Jul 2012 28,761 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

gas locker floor insecure

oil on n/s/rear brake backplate

front tyres perished

Pass 28 Jul 2011 28,575 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 28,572 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 27,473 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 May 2008 26,862 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2008 26,862 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 24,696 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

noise from rear axle when wheels spun,no excess play in wheel bearings at time of test.

Fail 21 May 2007 24,696 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Propshaft component defective

noise detected on rear axle when spinning wheels possibly differential or wheel bearings . no exessive play in wheel bearing

Pass 12 May 2006 24,689 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

braking faces on both front brake discs deteriorated due to lack of use

corrosion evident on both front spring top mountings areas, repairs have been previously carried out

corrosion evident on each end of front cross member, o/s/f outrigger and both A posts, none in a perscribed area

Fail 10 May 2006 24,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

braking faces of both front brake discs deteriorated due to lack of use

corrosion evident on both front spring top mounting areas, repairs have been previously carried out

corrosion evidenton each end of front cross member and o/s/f outrigger, neither in a perscribed area

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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D96 TMJ is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 D96 TMJ, 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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D96 TMJ is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 25 June 1987.

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