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H170 ATY

1990 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

35,790 mi
Last recorded35,790 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH170 ATY
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 35,790 miles

Corrosion to front crossmember/bumper panel, not considered excessive

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp / indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 35,790 miles

Service brake excessively binding Both rear(s) (1.2.1 (f))

Corrosion to front crossmember/bumper panel, not considered excessive

Nearside rear arch guard loose

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp / indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively Front(s) (1.2.1 (f))

Slight damage to nearside mirror lens

Pass 7 May 2024 35,563 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 35,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion in front cross member

Fail 25 May 2023 35,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion in front cross member

Pass 1 May 2020 34,606 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all brake pipes greased or covered

Pass 8 Jul 2019 34,533 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 34,324 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 34,320 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 33,582 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 33,368 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 33,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

drivers seat insecure

Fail 11 May 2016 33,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

coverings fitted limiting inspection

os/r light lens wrong way around.

slight corrosion but not in prescribed areas

Pass 13 Apr 2015 33,067 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 13 Apr 2015 33,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 Apr 2014 31,845 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 31,845 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 28,597 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 28,567 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Apr 2012 25,722 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,839 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 19,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 16,498 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 15,950 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 15,404 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 15,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 15,397 miles

brake efforts recorded low, but vehicle not used in last year much.

front and rear number plates fading.

Pass 18 May 2006 14,860 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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H170 ATY is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1990 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 57,415 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 H170 ATY, 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 36 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H170 ATY is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 28 September 1990.

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