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F131 PTC

1988 Bedford Rascal

Yellow Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,947 mi
Last recorded73,947 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF131 PTC
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2011 73,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 70,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

clutch pedel rubber worn

gear box oil leak

rust hole in body n/s/f

Pass 24 Jul 2009 67,365 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 67,346 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 64,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 62,326 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Slight corrosion to o/s front wheel arch

Pass 24 Jul 2006 59,124 miles

slight corrosion around front wheel arches

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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F131 PTC is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Yellow with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F131 PTC, 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 F131 PTC registered?

F131 PTC is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 16 December 1988.

Is F131 PTC safe to buy?

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