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J783 KHW

1992 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,089 mi
Last recorded63,089 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1992 Bedford Rascal54,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ783 KHW
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 63,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 63,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 61,243 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 61,242 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake efficiency low

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 61,231 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 61,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 61,185 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 61,184 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 61,123 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 61,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 61,027 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 60,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 9 Jun 2014 60,871 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres cracking

Spare tyre underinflated

Pass 4 Jun 2013 60,765 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 60,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,230 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 59,547 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 58,564 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 57,964 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 56,600 miles

o/s rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2008 56,600 miles

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

o/s rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2006 55,730 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 55,729 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 51,073 miles

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

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

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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J783 KHW is a 1992 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 54,477 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 J783 KHW, 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 34 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J783 KHW is a 1992 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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