Bedford Rascal MOT data by year
The Bedford Rascal appears in 1,455 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1986–2001. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility, and its overall pass rate is 71.8%.
1,455
MOT tests analysed
71.8%
Pass rate
28.2%
Fail rate
1986–2001
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 406 | 72.7% | 27.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1990 | 256 | 71.9% | 28.1% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 21.8% | 317 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.5% | 226 |
| 3 | Visibility | 8.5% | 123 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.7% | 112 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 7.5% | 109 |
| 6 | Suspension | 7.5% | 109 |
| 7 | Steering | 4.3% | 62 |
| 8 | Tyres | 2.8% | 40 |
Methodology & source. Based on 1,455 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.