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D96 YTN

1986 Bedford Rascal

Cream Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

77,231 mi
Last recorded77,231 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1986 Bedford Rascal58,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD96 YTN
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 77,231 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 77,215 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer front joint gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened stay bar rod front chassis mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Body panel insecure storage compartment door catch not holding door shut (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 77,177 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams Dipped headlamps go off as well as Mainbeam (4.1.3 (b))

Fuel tank leaking Top of filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind bumper but part of floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Underside of vehicle chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner door shut same place as seat belt mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both Rear shackles corroded

Central Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Wiper starting to smear

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror has slight flex but is not insecure

Steering lock cable tied to column but defect is from 2001 on wards

Wiper switch faulty and has been glued on

advise repairs to corrosion offside and nearside cab.previously welded and undersealed.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 76,996 miles

Front coil spring corroded both. (2.4.C.1b)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement advise both rear springs shackle bushes deteriorated. (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak engine. ()

advise nearside front shock absorber some play detected off load.

advise repairs to corrosion offside and nearside cab.previously welded and undersealed.

Fail 11 Apr 2018 76,996 miles

Fuel tank leaking arround tank/fillerneck. (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded both. (2.4.C.1b)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement advise both rear springs shackle bushes deteriorated. (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak engine. ()

advise nearside front shock absorber some play detected off load.

advise repairs to corrosion offside and nearside cab.previously welded and undersealed.

Fail 14 Mar 2018 76,996 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (8.2.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure battery lead has no connector. (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded both. (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rear springs shackle bushes deteriorated. (2.4.B.2)

advise engine oil leak.

advise nearside front shock absorber some play detected off load.

advise repairs to corrosion offside and nearside cab.previously welded and undersealed.

Fail 14 Jul 2017 76,993 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer control missing stalk/switch missing. (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing stalk/switch missing .wiper and washers operation not tested. (8.2.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure at battery crate,at carburretor, offside rear above axle (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded both. (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside. (2.4.B.2)

advise nearside front shock absorber some play detected offload.

advise repairs to corrosion offside and nearside cab.previously welded and undersealed.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 76,882 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anchorage area deteriorated but previously welded and undersealed. (5.2.6)

advise exhaust smokey from cold. previously tested when engine was warm.

advise rear spring shackles bushes fatigued/perished.

Fail 29 Jun 2016 76,882 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage locker protruding body. (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anchorage area deteriorated but previously welded and undersealed. (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' expired tax disc holder,dice and toy removed from nearside of screen. (8.3.1e)

advise rear spring shackles bushes fatigued/perished.

advise brake imbalance to offside rear 26%.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 76,507 miles

heavy corrosion on underside on vehicle may need attention in due course

Fail 26 Jun 2015 76,507 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

heavy corrosion on underside on vehicle may need attention in due course

Pass 18 Jun 2014 76,003 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 75,991 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 75,297 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 75,297 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 71,432 miles

front crossmember corroded rear leaf-spring bushes worn

Pass 29 Dec 2010 67,314 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 65,649 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 65,649 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 64,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 64,016 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 63,596 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 63,596 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 62,077 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 60,969 miles

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 YTN is a 1986 Bedford Rascal in Cream with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

Across all 1986 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 58,321 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 YTN, 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 40 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D96 YTN is a 1986 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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