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H36 JNO

1990 Bedford Rascal

Green Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH36 JNO
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025
Pass 24 Oct 2019 26,909 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 26,882 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 123,658 miles

o/s/rear quater panel damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2016 121,198 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 18,226 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch Corrded

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 18,225 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch Corrded

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 13,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 9,865 miles

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

corrision in offside front inner panel

near side rear tyre slight cut

Fail 7 Aug 2013 9,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrision in offside front inner panel

near side rear tyre slight cut

Pass 16 Aug 2012 7,070 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 2,936 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 98,357 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 94,854 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 90,329 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 88,444 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 88,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Centre Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advise both front turrets corrodind

Pass 12 Jul 2006 82,943 miles

crack in off side mirror glass

off side rear wheel slight bind

steering idler on limit of free play for mot

suspension top mounts starting to corrode

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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H36 JNO is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in Green with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 H36 JNO, 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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H36 JNO is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 29 August 1990.

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