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F302 HYB

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,888 mi
Last recorded57,888 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF302 HYB
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 57,888 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

underside rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2018 57,445 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

underside rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2017 57,162 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre defective ()

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Dec 2017 57,160 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre defective ()

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2016 56,657 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 56,295 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 56,292 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 55,895 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Spare tyre defective

Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted

Fail 19 Nov 2014 55,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Spare tyre defective

Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Nov 2013 54,767 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted

front brake pads worn

Fail 19 Nov 2013 54,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted

front brake pads worn

Pass 22 Nov 2012 53,899 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Spare tyre defective

both front top strut mount area rusty

both seat backs slightly insecure

fuel tank rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2012 53,896 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Spare tyre defective

both front top strut mount area rusty

both seat backs slightly insecure

fuel tank rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2011 53,617 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 53,614 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 53,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 53,522 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2009 50,074 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 May 2008 45,725 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 May 2008 45,725 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2007 44,217 miles

near side rear footbrake performance could be better

Pass 1 Jun 2006 43,996 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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F302 HYB is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F302 HYB, 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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F302 HYB is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 2 June 1989.

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