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F198 JAU

1989 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,535 mi
Last recorded48,535 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF198 JAU
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 48,535 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 47,696 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 46,578 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 46,578 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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F198 JAU is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F198 JAU, 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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What year was F198 JAU registered?

F198 JAU is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 16 March 1989.

Is F198 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F198 JAU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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