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D224 FLJ

1986 Bedford Rascal

Multi-colour Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

72,295 mi
Last recorded72,295 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1986 Bedford Rascal58,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD224 FLJ
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2024 72,295 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe exiting middle box excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation lagging 36% (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

service brake efficientcy only 52% advise brake check

Pass 13 Mar 2023 72,163 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 72,163 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated at top edge of plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 72,006 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 72,006 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 71,998 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 71,793 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2019 71,787 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub assembly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 70,632 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 70,631 miles

Front Shock absorber insecure both (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front obligatary mirror close to limit

Pass 20 Apr 2017 68,290 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 63,584 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view crack (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 57,973 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 53,789 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 52,661 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,290 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2012 52,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 51,201 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 51,201 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 50,450 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 48,549 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,115 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 46,106 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 434,982 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 41,115 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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D224 FLJ is a 1986 Bedford Rascal in Multi-colour with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1986 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 58,321 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 D224 FLJ, 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 40 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D224 FLJ registered?

D224 FLJ is a 1986 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 10 November 1986.

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