1986 Bedford Rascal 1.0L Petrol · D655 VPJ
1986 Bedford Rascal (1.0L, petrol). First registered 22/08/1986. Recorded mileage 70,314 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BEDFORD RASCAL
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 970cc
D655 VPJ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 70,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
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D655 VPJ Mileage History
- 16/06/200656,690 mi
- 21/06/200656,691 mi+1 mi
- 10/07/200758,786 mi+2,095 mi
- 14/06/200860,550 mi+1,764 mi
- 27/06/200962,136 mi+1,586 mi
- 19/10/201063,062 mi+926 mi
- 21/09/201163,868 mi+806 mi
- 24/09/201163,868 mi
- 30/08/201266,182 mi+2,314 mi
- 17/04/201469,281 mi+3,099 mi
- 17/04/201469,281 mi
- 11/03/202270,195 mi+914 mi
- 19/09/202370,237 mi+42 mi
- 19/08/202570,253 mi+16 mi
- 29/08/202570,314 mi+61 mi
Average of roughly 709 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
D655 VPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Bedford Rascal (D655 VPJ) between June 2006 and August 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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