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F230 HEC

1989 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,848 mi
Last recorded72,848 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2008
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF230 HEC
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2008 72,848 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion throughout vehicle

evidence of repairs to various areas of chassis and body

rear reg.plate tatty

Fail 15 Mar 2008 72,848 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion throughout vehicle

evidence of repairs to various areas of chassis and body

rear reg.plate tatty

Pass 24 Mar 2007 69,285 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 69,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 65,756 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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F230 HEC is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 F230 HEC, 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 F230 HEC registered?

F230 HEC is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 17 April 1989.

Is F230 HEC safe to buy?

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