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J915 JNP

1991 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,456 mi
Last recorded44,456 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1991 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ915 JNP
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 44,456 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 44,451 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2015 44,007 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 43,993 miles

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

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 43,739 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 43,737 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 42,797 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 40,148 miles

corrosion to n/s and o/s reat belt mounts / discs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2005 39,643 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 39,643 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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J915 JNP is a 1991 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J915 JNP, 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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J915 JNP is a 1991 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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