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F237 KVM

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,877 mi
Last recorded94,877 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2005
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF237 KVM
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2005 94,877 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 94,850 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F237 KVM is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F237 KVM, 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 F237 KVM registered?

F237 KVM is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 20 March 1989.

Is F237 KVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F237 KVM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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