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D282 BFL

1987 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,940 mi
Last recorded64,940 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD282 BFL
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2009 64,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2008 64,672 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 64,407 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 63,199 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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D282 BFL is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 60,590 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 D282 BFL, 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 39 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D282 BFL registered?

D282 BFL is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 18 March 1987.

Is D282 BFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D282 BFL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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