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F309 EFM

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

45,468 mi
Last recorded45,468 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF309 EFM
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 45,468 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body condition poor but not resulting in sharp edges

front floor pan corrosion but not within prescribed area's of brakes and suspension

nearside front shock has slight play within gas strut

Fail 2 Sep 2015 45,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

body condition poor but not resulting in sharp edges

front floor pan corrosion but not within prescribed area's of brakes and suspension

handbrake has little reserve travel

nearside front shock has slight play within gas strut

Pass 2 Sep 2014 45,461 miles

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

front lower bumper corrosion

offside mirror glass missing

Fail 29 Aug 2014 45,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front lower bumper corrosion

offside mirror glass missing

Fail 25 Jun 2014 45,454 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front shocks have slight play in shaft/piston

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 45,444 miles

front body skirt corroded

rear bump stop missing

Pass 20 Jun 2012 45,435 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 45,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 45,427 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 45,420 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 45,419 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 45,269 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 45,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 18 May 2009 44,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f top shock absorber mounting areas.

Pass 18 May 2009 44,881 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f top shock absorber mounting areas.

Pass 22 May 2008 43,570 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 41,800 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 41,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 41,547 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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F309 EFM is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 62,522 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 F309 EFM, 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 38 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F309 EFM is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 14 September 1988.

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