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Bedford Rascal

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 1 years from 113 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

69%

Total Tests

113

Best Year

1990 (69%)

Years Covered

1

About the Bedford Rascal

The Bedford Rascal has been tested 113 times in 2026 MOT data across 1 model years (1990 to 1990), with an average pass rate of 69%. That's 13 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 1990 model is the most reliable with a 69% pass rate from 113 tests. The 1990 model has the lowest at 69%. With just a 0 point spread, the Rascal is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 970cc)
£955
Road Tax
£20
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£1,730
Per month£144/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1990 details

How reliable is the Bedford Rascal?

vs national average-13% (82% avg)
vs Bedford brand average+0% (69% avg)
Best to worst year spread0 percentage points

Bedford Rascal by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
199069%11358,152 mi

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