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F160 SUL

1989 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,851 mi
Last recorded96,851 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF160 SUL
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 96,851 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

inner sill panels corroded, not in prescribed areas

rear bumper missing

various steering and suspension mounting areas have slight corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2017 96,253 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 96,440 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 94,324 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 94,324 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 92,788 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 91,764 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2013 91,759 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 90,781 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 90,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2011 87,098 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel filter pipe cracking

Fail 12 May 2011 87,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel filter pipe cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2010 83,603 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 78,899 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 76,106 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 76,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2006 73,040 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 73,040 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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F160 SUL is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 61,239 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 F160 SUL, 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 37 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F160 SUL is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 20 July 1989.

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