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F227 HYD

1989 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,551 mi
Last recorded57,551 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF227 HYD
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 May 2015 57,551 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 57,551 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 55,414 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 55,414 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 May 2013 53,755 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 53,755 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 51,753 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear mud flap loose and heat duck pipe broken off

Pass 10 May 2012 51,753 miles

rear mud flap loose and heat duck pipe broken off

Pass 19 May 2011 49,684 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 49,684 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 48,568 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 48,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 47,699 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 47,699 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 47,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 47,248 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 45,921 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 45,921 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 43,385 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,385 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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F227 HYD is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F227 HYD, 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 F227 HYD registered?

F227 HYD is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 25 July 1989.

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