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ACB 805S

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,733 mi
Last recorded64,733 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACB 805S
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 64,733 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 63,593 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 63,235 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 62,663 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 62,662 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 61,725 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 605,650 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 59,110 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Oil leak

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY RUSTY BEEN WELED BEFORE REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE GREASE DENSO TAPE RERQ ON REAR SPREINGS PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE REQ THROUGH OUT

Pass 3 Feb 2014 59,110 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY RUSTY BEEN WELED BEFORE REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE GREASE DENSO TAPE RERQ ON REAR SPREINGS PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE REQ THROUGH OUT

Pass 2 Mar 2013 58,065 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,806 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 53,302 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

doorsteps corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2008 48,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake hose ferrules corroded on both sides

off side doorstep rotted through

Pass 25 Oct 2007 42,517 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 36,149 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Rascal?

Based on 15,670 MOT tests across 1,845 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,066
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,845
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,021
fog lamp not working 778
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 591
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 491
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ACB 805S is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 62,522 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Rascal fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,021 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ACB 805S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Rascal typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ACB 805S registered?

ACB 805S is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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