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J239 JOU

1991 Bedford Rascal

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,755 mi
Last recorded22,755 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1991 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ239 JOU
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 22,755 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 22,755 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2016 22,747 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 22,730 miles

general corrosion to vehicle

Fail 24 Apr 2015 22,730 miles

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

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

general corrosion to vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2014 22,721 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 22,625 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 22,625 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,443 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,306 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 22,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 22,067 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside & nearside doorstep area corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Mar 2010 22,067 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside & nearside doorstep area corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Apr 2009 22,037 miles

rear tyres perishing badly

corrosion to front offside & nearside footwells/sills

Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,899 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 21,709 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion starting front o/s & n/s in door shut

Fail 22 Mar 2006 21,356 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front tyres perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2006 21,356 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres perishing

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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J239 JOU is a 1991 Bedford Rascal in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 60,590 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 J239 JOU, 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 35 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J239 JOU is a 1991 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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