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Bedford Rascal MOT Results

57.0% pass rate
from 309 tests in 2021
(57% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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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 pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Bedford Rascal is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (67% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 7.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Stop lamp (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 4.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.6% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.65% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.9% fail on Electrical equipment (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.32% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.32% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.32% fail on Switch
    • 0.32% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.32% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.32% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 18% fail on Brakes (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 16% fail on Brake performance (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 6.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 5.5% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance
      • 8.7% fail on Service brake performance (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 8.7% fail on Rbt (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 7.1% fail on Service brake performance (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.32% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.65% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.3% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.65% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.32% fail on Pedal
      • 0.32% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.65% fail on Air and vacuum systems (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.32% fail on Servos
      • 0.32% fail on Valves
    • 0.65% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.32% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.32% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.32% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.32% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.32% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.32% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.32% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.32% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.32% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.32% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 13% fail on Visibility (99% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Washers
    • 6.8% fail on Wipers (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on View to rear
      • 0.65% fail on Mirrors
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (80% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.9% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.6% fail on Pipe (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.6% fail on Chassis
      • 1.6% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.6% fail on Seats
      • 1.6% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.32% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.32% fail on Transmission
      • 0.32% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.32% fail on Joints
    • 0.32% fail on Body
      • 0.32% fail on Other body component
    • 0.32% fail on Doors
      • 0.32% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.32% fail on Door condition
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 10% fail on Spark ignition (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 7.1% fail on Non catalyst emissions (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 9.4% fail on Suspension
    • 5.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.3% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Leaf springs (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (22 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Anchor pins and bushes (53 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.65% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.65% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.65% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.32% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.32% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.32% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 5.5% fail on Steering
    • 2.3% fail on Prescribed areas (17 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.32% fail on Steering box
    • 0.97% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.32% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.32% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.32% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.32% fail on Steering play
      • 0.32% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.9% fail on Tyres
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.65% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.32% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.97% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.32% fail on Condition
  • 0.32% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.32% fail on Speedometer