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Bedford Rascal MOT Results

60.1% pass rate
from 291 tests in 2020
(46% 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.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (56% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 9.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 9.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 8.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Headlamp aim (74% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Headlamp aim (75% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps (18% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp (23% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp (20% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Electrical equipment (41% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Horn (77% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Electrical wiring (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators (48% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type (48% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (34% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (4.8% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 19% fail on Brakes (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 12% 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)
          • 7.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 5.8% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 7.9% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 7.6% fail on Rbt (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 6.2% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (33% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (46% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (21% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (25% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance (28% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 3.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Pedal (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.69% fail on Parking brake control (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Lever (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Hydraulic systems (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Servos
      • 0.34% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.69% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Mechanical brake components (26% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.34% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.34% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.34% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.34% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.34% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 10% fail on Visibility (65% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Wipers (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Washers (9.8% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on View to rear (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Mirrors (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Driver's view
  • 9.6% fail on Suspension (23% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (99% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Springs (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Leaf springs (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Anchor pins and bushes (36 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.34% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings (1.9% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Suspension arms (44% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint dust cover (22% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.34% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.34% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.34% fail on Suspension rod
  • 9.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (45% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system (38% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Fuel system (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Tank
      • 0.34% fail on Hose
      • 0.34% fail on System
    • 1.7% fail on Seats (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.0% fail on Chassis (3.2% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Chassis condition (4.3% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.34% fail on Transmission
      • 0.34% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.34% fail on Joints
    • 0.34% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.34% fail on Bracket
    • 0.34% fail on Body
      • 0.34% fail on Body condition
    • 0.34% fail on Cabs
      • 0.34% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 6.9% fail on Steering (84% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Steering gear (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Steering rack (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Steering box
    • 2.4% fail on Prescribed areas (18 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components (4.0% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end (16% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.34% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.34% fail on Other components
        • 0.34% fail on Steering component
    • 0.69% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Steering box (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 5.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (41% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (42% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Spark ignition (53% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Non catalyst emissions (64% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.34% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Fluid leaks (68% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.34% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.34% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (26% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Seat belts (26% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Prescribed areas (97% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.69% fail on Road Wheels (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Condition
    • 0.34% fail on Attachment
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.34% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.34% fail on Speedometer