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Bedford Rascal

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 113 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

69%

Total Tests

113

Model Year

1990

Years Covered

1

About the Bedford Rascal

The Bedford Rascal was MOT tested 113 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (1990), with an average pass rate of 69%. That's 13 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 970cc)
£1,175
Road Tax
£230
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£2,160
Per month£180/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1990 details

How reliable is the Bedford Rascal?

vs average of all models-13% (82% avg)
vs Bedford brand average+0% (69% avg)

Bedford Rascal by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
199069%11358,152 mi

Questions about the Bedford Rascal

Is the Bedford Rascal reliable?

Across its 1 model year in our data (1990), the Bedford Rascal averages a 69% MOT pass rate, from 113 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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