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Q476VOH

1998 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

32,577 mi
Last recorded32,577 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ476VOH
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 32,577 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 31,313 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 30,754 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 30,456 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 29,474 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 29,474 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 28,725 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 28,722 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation low (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 28,294 miles

rear light fittings corroded cause fuse to lights to blow

Fail 13 Mar 2019 28,294 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working operates on dip beam and not on main beam (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Oct 2018 28,294 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working working on dip beam and when operating brake (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements no tell tale (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 28,283 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 28,113 miles

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

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

corrosion to o/s/f wheelarch

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 1 Sep 2016 27,430 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 27,430 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 26,307 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 24,882 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 23,290 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 23,000 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 21,728 miles

battery carrier starting to corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 20,166 miles

n/s/r brake slight binding

Fail 13 May 2011 20,166 miles

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

n/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 21 May 2010 18,569 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 16,387 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 13,926 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking to sidewall

reset tracking

Pass 24 Nov 2006 11,656 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 10,456 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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Q476VOH is a 1998 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Q476VOH, 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 28 years old, this Bedford Rascal is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q476VOH is a 1998 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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