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F153 OPX

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

26,672 mi
Last recorded26,672 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF153 OPX
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 26,672 miles

Front exterior body panels and doors corroded

Front suspension and engine cradle corroded

Fuel pipes heavily corroded

Interference noted on rear lights

Interior partially stripped

Near side and off side front corner panels heavily corroded and holed

Near side front and off side front outriggers corroded

Near side front top strut mount corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak

Parking brake may soon require adjustment or repair

Some sharp edges noted on body but in hard to reach areas

Tank on underside insecure

Under body tin shields corroded and rotted away

Pass 8 May 2019 26,429 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed unable to see multiple suspension components and brake pipes, welding repairs.

Fail 2 May 2019 26,424 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front to rear fuel pipe corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2018 25,947 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corsion (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

fuel pipes coprsion

Fail 17 Apr 2018 25,947 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corsion (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

fuel pipes coprsion

Pass 11 Apr 2017 25,919 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust bracket broken but still surported

Pass 19 Feb 2016 25,416 miles

Nearside Front and osr tyres cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2016 25,416 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front and osr tyres cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,768 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 24,762 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 22,817 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 22,817 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 15,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 15,815 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 15,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2010 10,400 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 98,683 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 98,671 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 97,796 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise main fuel pipe surface corrosion

advise surface corrosion on underside of vehicle and chassis members

Pass 16 May 2007 96,488 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 95,674 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 95,674 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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F153 OPX is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F153 OPX, 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.

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F153 OPX is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 October 1988.

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