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H869 HJN

1990 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,784 mi
Last recorded59,784 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH869 HJN
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 59,784 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2025 58,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak on engine

Fail 8 May 2025 58,159 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Apr 2024 56,438 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 2 May 2023 54,931 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 54,245 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 54,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both sliding door skins rotten

front plate poor condition

heavy corrosion on both front springs

o/s/f tyre severely perished 155/12

play in both front bearings

wear in o/s/r leaf spring bushes

Pass 6 Feb 2021 53,452 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 53,452 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 52,654 miles

nearside and offside headlights poor images

nearside front upper and lower inner wing corroded

nearside rear tyre worn low

Fail 29 Jan 2020 52,653 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside headlights poor images

nearside front upper and lower inner wing corroded

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 17 Jan 2019 51,902 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 51,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 51,183 miles

nearside and offside headlights poor images

Pass 28 Jan 2017 50,549 miles

excessive welding to front floor and chassis by steering rack

exhaust slight leak

nearside and offside headlights poor images

Fail 26 Oct 2016 50,545 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by tie bar (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside headlights poor images

steering coupling perished and splitting

Pass 22 Oct 2015 49,019 miles

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

exhaust weak engine oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 48,906 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) front bush (2.4.B.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 45,540 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 45,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,740 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 39,596 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 28,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 19,646 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 9,211 miles

corroison in o/s/r closeing panel

Fail 2 Jun 2010 9,195 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corroison in o/s/r closeing panel

Pass 27 Mar 2009 6,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 19 Mar 2009 6,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 9 Nov 2007 5,383 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 5,374 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake imbalance slightly high

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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H869 HJN is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H869 HJN, 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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H869 HJN is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 13 August 1990.

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