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E126 LDL

1987 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,365 mi
Last recorded31,365 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE126 LDL
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 31,365 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 31,363 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 31,227 miles

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

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

n/s roof pillar corroded

slight leak at n/s/r hub oil seal

Fail 18 Jul 2013 31,226 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s roof pillar corroded

slight leak at n/s/r hub oil seal

Pass 12 Jul 2012 28,794 miles

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

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

n/s/r hub seal leaking oil

Fail 10 Jul 2012 28,793 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s roof pillar has slight corrosion

n/s/r hub seal leaking oil

Pass 9 Jul 2011 27,468 miles

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

corrosion on oil sump

offside rear shock absorber sleeve corroded and holed

radiator core damaged/worn

some areas of corrosion on vehicle

some corrosion on shock absorbers and coil/leaf springs

Fail 7 Jul 2011 27,468 miles

Nearside brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

corrosion on oil sump

offside rear shock absorber sleeve corroded and holed

radiator core damaged/worn

some areas of corrosion on vehicle

some corrosion on shock absorbers and coil/leaf springs

Pass 24 Jun 2010 26,507 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 23,940 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 19,389 miles

corrosion nearside and offside out riggers not prescribed areas

nearside headlight glass cracked

Fail 25 Aug 2006 19,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion nearside and offside out riggers not prescribed areas

nearside headlight glass cracked

Fail 12 Jul 2006 19,360 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

cosmetic repair over repaired sections at front of vehicle.

Fail 17 May 2006 17,971 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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E126 LDL is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E126 LDL, 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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E126 LDL is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 September 1987.

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