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F187 NTN

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,190 mi
Last recorded78,190 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF187 NTN
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 78,190 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 78,190 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x-member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x- member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking at filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 77,151 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck corroded evidence of previously leak suspect would leak if full ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis at front towing eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 77,151 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck corroded evidence of previously leak suspect would leak if full ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis at front towing eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 76,344 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 76,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 76,328 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings all welding marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 75,611 miles

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

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

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

offside front worn on outside edge

rear differential noisy

Fail 4 May 2011 75,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 75,199 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 74,046 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 73,991 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2007 71,629 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 69,340 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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F187 NTN is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F187 NTN, 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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F187 NTN is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 12 June 1989.

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