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Bedford Rascal MOT Results

61.6% pass rate
from 367 tests in 2020
(39% 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.

  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (69% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 6.0% fail on Headlamp aim (81% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Electrical equipment (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.27% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 4.6% fail on Position lamps (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.54% fail on Side repeaters
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.27% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Hazard warning (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.27% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (55% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 10% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 9.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 6.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.27% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 6.0% fail on Service brake performance (80% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Rbt (78% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.27% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.27% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.54% fail on Rbt
          • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.54% fail on Pedal
      • 0.54% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.54% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.54% fail on Lever
    • 0.27% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.27% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.27% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.27% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.27% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.27% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.27% fail on Brake drums
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (55% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Hose (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pipe
      • 0.54% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.54% fail on System
      • 0.27% fail on Tank
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.7% fail on Body (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Panel (12 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Other body component (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Body condition
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.1% fail on Doors
      • 0.82% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.82% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition
    • 1.1% fail on Seats
      • 1.1% fail on Passenger's seat (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.82% fail on Chassis
      • 0.82% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.82% fail on Cabs (15 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Prescribed areas (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Steps
    • 0.27% fail on Bumpers
  • 9.0% fail on Visibility
    • 5.2% fail on Wipers (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.54% fail on View to rear
      • 0.54% fail on Mirrors
  • 8.7% fail on Suspension
    • 6.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Springs (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Leaf springs (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.27% fail on Spring saddle
        • 0.27% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
      • 0.27% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.27% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.27% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.82% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.54% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.27% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.27% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.27% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.27% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.27% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.27% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.27% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.27% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.27% fail on Other suspension component
  • 7.1% fail on Steering (84% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Prescribed areas (39 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.27% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.27% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.27% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.27% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.27% fail on Other components
        • 0.27% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.27% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.82% fail on Steering coupling (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Flexible coupling (33 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.54% fail on Steering play
      • 0.54% fail on Steering box
  • 6.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.9% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.27% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.54% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.6% fail on Tyres
    • 1.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.27% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates