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F220 TAN

1989 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,643 mi
Last recorded4,643 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF220 TAN
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 4,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear arch corroded

Fail 22 May 2017 4,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear arch corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 3,318 miles

Nearside Front strut top corroded

Nearside Front strut top inner wing corroded

both front floors corroded

Fail 23 May 2016 3,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front strut top corroded

Nearside Front strut top inner wing corroded

both front floors corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 1,776 miles

both front floors corroded

Fail 21 May 2015 1,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front floors corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 99,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Step Corroded

Offside Front Step Corroded

Fail 22 May 2014 99,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Step Corroded

Offside Front Step Corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 98,059 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 May 2012 96,560 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 96,560 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 May 2011 94,802 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 92,797 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 92,797 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 90,968 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 89,565 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 89,565 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2007 88,120 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 86,406 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 86,406 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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F220 TAN is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F220 TAN, 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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F220 TAN is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 31 May 1989.

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