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1986 Bedford Rascal 1.0L Petrol · C938 GMJ

C938 GMJ

1986 Bedford Rascal (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1986. Recorded mileage 51,802 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
BEDFORD RASCAL
Year / Origin
1986 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02/08/2023
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
51,802 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/08/2023
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1986
Engine
970cc

C938 GMJ Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 14/08/2025
  • 51,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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C938 GMJ Mileage History

  1. 04/08/202251,328 mi
  2. 14/08/202551,802 mi+474 mi

Average of roughly 157 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

C938 GMJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 17:58
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Bedford Rascal (C938 GMJ) between August 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))”.

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