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F317 HFM

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,011 mi
Last recorded62,011 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF317 HFM
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2022 62,011 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 55,896 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 43,606 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2017 39,319 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 May 2017 39,319 miles

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

Offside Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 38,010 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

drag link/idle arm bush has slight play

Fail 26 Jul 2016 38,010 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

drag link/idle arm bush has slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2015 34,494 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s drag link anm slightly bent

Fail 11 Aug 2015 34,492 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s drag link anm slightly bent

Pass 11 Aug 2014 31,284 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

steering idle arm bush worn, but not excessive

Fail 11 Aug 2014 31,284 miles

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

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

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

steering idle arm bush worn, but not excessive

Pass 13 Aug 2013 26,116 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 21,818 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsr and nsf tyre sidewalls cracked

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 21,295 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrotion on arches

Pass 2 Jun 2010 20,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 18,591 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,560 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 16,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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F317 HFM is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F317 HFM, 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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F317 HFM is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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