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F270 DUM

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,582 mi
Last recorded63,582 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF270 DUM
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 63,582 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 63,393 miles

Rear exhaust holding with wire

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 63,005 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 62,303 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 62,293 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2020 61,570 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front lower inner wheel arch near floor slight corroded

rear brakes low reading

Fail 19 Aug 2020 61,504 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front lower inner wheel arch near floor slight corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2009 61,338 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 60,786 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 60,493 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 60,064 miles

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode at rear.offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.both front wheel arches corroding.

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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F270 DUM is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F270 DUM, 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 F270 DUM registered?

F270 DUM is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 27 January 1989.

Is F270 DUM safe to buy?

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