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H759 WSR

1990 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

34,602 mi
Last recorded34,602 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH759 WSR
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 34,602 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 34,601 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 34,601 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose damaged Rubber pipe from fuel pump badly deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective missing (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected top mount mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer leaking exhaust gases

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Full exhaust system corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 34,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

track rods slight damage

Fail 1 Sep 2017 34,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount adrift (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

track rods slight damage

Pass 12 Sep 2016 34,601 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 34,601 miles

Brake cable inappropriately repaired hand brake cable (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake sticking (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking nr fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2015 34,601 miles

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

slight play in rack link bar bush

track rods slightly bent

Fail 22 Sep 2015 34,601 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight play in rack link bar bush

track rods slightly bent

Pass 12 Sep 2014

both track rods slightly bent

fuel tank damp aruond filler neck area

Pass 11 Sep 2013 34,601 miles

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

both track rods bent

Pass 14 Sep 2012 34,601 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 34,601 miles

Centre Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 34,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,588 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine changed

Fail 9 Jun 2008 62,499 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 62,499 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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H759 WSR is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 H759 WSR, 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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H759 WSR is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 17 September 1990.

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