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F226 KDM

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

36,140 mi
Last recorded36,140 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF226 KDM
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 36,140 miles

Front Inner arches corroded but no holes found

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2018 36,123 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner arches corroded but no holes found

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2017 36,111 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to front inner arches

water pipe at front of engine badly corroded and leaking

Pass 24 Oct 2016 36,093 miles

corrosion in offside lower valance

rear leaf springs rear shackle bushes detiorated

Fail 24 Oct 2016 36,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion in offside lower valance

rear leaf springs rear shackle bushes detiorated

Pass 26 Oct 2015 36,037 miles

corrosion in front valance bumper mounting area

Pass 13 Nov 2014 35,996 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 35,987 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 35,870 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 35,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 35,737 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,286 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 35,133 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 35,133 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,843 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 34,831 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear diff noisey ?

Pass 22 Oct 2007 34,716 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 34,426 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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F226 KDM is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 F226 KDM, 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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F226 KDM is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 15 June 1989.

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