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F281 JHO

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,010 mi
Last recorded69,010 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF281 JHO
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2008 69,010 miles

Brake pipes rusty

Corrosion to O/S roof panel near seat belt mount

Slight play in front shock absorber shafts

Fail 3 Jan 2008 69,010 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipes rusty

Corrosion to O/S roof panel near seat belt mount

Slight play in front shock absorber shafts

Fail 8 Aug 2007 68,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake pipes rusty

corrosion to roof panel near o/s top seat belt mounting

slight play in front shock-absorber shafts

unable to open o/s/r door

Pass 12 Jun 2006 654,364 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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F281 JHO is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F281 JHO, 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 F281 JHO registered?

F281 JHO is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 5 January 1989.

Is F281 JHO safe to buy?

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