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F209 JAU

1989 Bedford Rascal

Grey Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,196 mi
Last recorded42,196 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF209 JAU
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 42,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 42,145 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 41,990 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 41,942 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 38,765 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 36,987 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 36,976 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 36,956 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 36,947 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 36,940 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front floor starting to corrode

nearside door step corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2008 36,560 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 36,560 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 35,763 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 35,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,742 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 32,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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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F209 JAU is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Grey with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F209 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 F209 JAU registered?

F209 JAU is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 21 March 1989.

Is F209 JAU safe to buy?

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