Bedford Rascal MOT Results

Registered in 1988
56.5% pass rate
from 85 tests in 2021
(44% worse than other 1988 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1988 cars and highlighted areas where the Bedford Rascal is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 11% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 11% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 7.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 5.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 5.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 2.4% fail on Side repeaters
        • 1.2% fail on All direction indicators
    • 4.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.4% fail on Horn
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.2% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 1.2% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 18% fail on Brakes
    • 14% fail on Brake performance
      • 9.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (200% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 9.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
          • 5.9% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
          • 4.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 7.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 7.1% fail on Rbt
          • 7.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 3.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.2% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.2% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 1.2% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 1.2% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 1.2% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 1.2% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 8.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.4% fail on Springs
      • 2.4% fail on Leaf springs (41 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Anchor pins and bushes (146 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension rods (12 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes (18 times worse than other 1988 cars)
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (120% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions (150% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 13% fail on Spark ignition (170% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 7.1% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 3.5% fail on Emissions not tested (6 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 11% fail on Steering (170% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Prescribed areas (28 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.4% fail on Steering rack
    • 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 1.2% fail on Locking devices
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.4% fail on Fuel system
      • 2.4% fail on Pipe (5 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.2% fail on Body
      • 1.2% fail on Other body component
    • 1.2% fail on Doors
      • 1.2% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 1.2% fail on Door condition
  • 9.4% fail on Visibility
    • 5.9% fail on Wipers
    • 5.9% fail on Washers
    • 1.2% fail on View to rear
      • 1.2% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.2% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 1.2% fail on Speedometer
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.2% fail on Tyres
    • 1.2% fail on Condition

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