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E405 YNK

1987 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,391 mi
Last recorded83,391 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE405 YNK
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 83,391 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 83,391 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 80,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 25 Jan 2025 80,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 15 Feb 2024 80,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2022 79,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 77,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 76,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 75,167 miles

slight play steering idler arm

Fail 6 Jun 2019 75,167 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play steering idler arm

Pass 26 Jun 2018 74,540 miles

Offside Front strut topslight play

Pass 24 Jun 2017 72,704 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 72,703 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 57,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 563,454 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering idler bush slight play

Fail 17 Sep 2013 56,059 miles

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

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

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

cuts on n/s/r tyre outer wall (not showing cords)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 53,923 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 53,923 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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E405 YNK 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 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E405 YNK, 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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E405 YNK is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 7 October 1987.

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