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H959 XCK

1990 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,718 mi
Last recorded87,718 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH959 XCK
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 87,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 87,712 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 87,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 87,307 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 87,042 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 86,784 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 86,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 85,540 miles

corrosion to suspension and braking components

Pass 26 May 2017 83,645 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 83,641 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2016 82,228 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 80,016 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 78,946 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 77,913 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 76,582 miles

noise from rear hubs

Fail 24 Apr 2012 76,578 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

noise from rear hubs

Pass 28 Apr 2011 75,782 miles

corrosion to front inner wings

Pass 8 Apr 2010 75,153 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 74,137 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre badly cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2008 73,792 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 73,789 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 72,423 miles

n/s front panel corroded

o/s rear panel corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2006 72,402 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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H959 XCK is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 H959 XCK, 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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H959 XCK is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 7 December 1990.

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