MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,851 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
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)
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
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fuel filter pipe cracking
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
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)
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.
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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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