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F183 AKF

1989 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,743 mi
Last recorded59,743 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF183 AKF
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 59,743 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 59,663 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 59,451 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 59,449 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 59,143 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,864 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 58,431 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 57,960 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 57,955 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 57,225 miles

Gearbox oil leak from propshaft seal

Offside front shock has slight sideways movement

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 56,471 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear lense cracked but not showing white light

Pass 23 Mar 2009 54,747 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 53,645 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007

Front and rear nearside tyres have minor cracking on side wall

Pass 28 Mar 2006 51,030 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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F183 AKF is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 F183 AKF, 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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F183 AKF is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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