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F313 BJK

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,516 mi
Last recorded84,516 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF313 BJK
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 84,516 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 841,001 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside front doorstep to sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside front door step to sill corroded and holed slight (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

leaf spring has slight deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not in excessive movement nearside rear

leaf spring has slight deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement offside rear

offside front wiper blade split

various gators and bushes cracking and perished

wiring and pipework untidy but not likely to cause a short

Pass 18 May 2017 83,461 miles

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

Nearside headlamp deterioated but light output is not reduced

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

Fail 18 May 2017 83,461 miles

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

Nearside headlamp deterioated but light output is not reduced

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 83,035 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Rear suspension has air bags fitted unsure of strength of whelds

Pass 17 Apr 2015 82,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 81,919 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 79,944 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 79,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 78,733 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 78,690 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 76,772 miles

long handbrake travel

petrol filler cap seal perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2009 73,942 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 73,854 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 72,222 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 72,222 miles

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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F313 BJK is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F313 BJK, 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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F313 BJK is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 16 February 1989.

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