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Bedford Rascal MOT Results

59.3% pass rate
from 371 tests in 2017
(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.

  • 25% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (54% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Position lamps (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Front lamps
      • 3.8% fail on Rear lamps (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on All position lamps (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Fog lamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Tell tale
    • 6.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 5.1% fail on Horn (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual lamps
        • 0.81% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.27% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.27% fail on Tell tales
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.27% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.1% fail on Battery
    • 0.81% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.54% fail on Trailer electrical socket (18 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 17% fail on Brakes (46% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.0% fail on Front wheels (80% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Rear wheels
      • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.54% fail on Brake imbalance
    • 5.9% fail on Hydraulic systems (77% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Components
        • 3.2% fail on Pipes (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Hoses
        • 0.27% fail on Valves
      • 1.6% fail on Leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Parking brake
      • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Hub components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Actuating linkage mounting (22 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
      • 0.27% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.27% fail on Service brake control components
      • 0.27% fail on Pedal
        • 0.27% fail on Condition
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 8.4% fail on Prescribed areas (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Component mounting (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Spring mounting (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Subframe mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Leaf springs (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Shackle (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Anchor
      • 0.27% fail on Spring eye
      • 0.27% fail on Anchor bracket
      • 0.27% fail on Shackle bracket
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
      • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 0.81% fail on Rear
      • 0.27% fail on Front
    • 0.54% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.54% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.27% fail on Coil springs
      • 0.27% fail on Condition
    • 0.27% fail on Tie bars/rods
      • 0.27% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
  • 9.7% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (68% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust system (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Emissions
    • 1.9% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.54% fail on Tank
      • 0.54% fail on System
      • 0.27% fail on Hose
      • 0.27% fail on Pipe
      • 0.27% fail on Cap
    • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 9.4% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 6.5% fail on Wipers (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.54% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.54% fail on Mirrors
  • 8.1% fail on Steering (78% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Steering system
      • 2.4% fail on Steering rack
      • 1.1% fail on Other components (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Steering pivot point (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Free play
        • 0.81% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.54% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.4% fail on Prescribed areas (16 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Steering control
      • 0.27% fail on Steering column
      • 0.27% fail on Steering coupling
        • 0.27% fail on Flexible coupling
    • 0.27% fail on Locking devices
  • 6.2% fail on Body, Structure and General Items (74% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Body condition (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 2.2% fail on Chassis
    • 0.81% fail on Seats
      • 0.81% fail on Drivers
      • 0.27% fail on Passengers
    • 0.27% fail on Doors
      • 0.27% fail on Passengers other
    • 0.27% fail on Load security
      • 0.27% fail on Access panel
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.54% fail on Size/type
  • 4.0% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 4.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.5% fail on Prescribed areas (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Condition
  • 0.54% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plate