MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,011 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
temp fuel cap fitted
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
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
drag link/idle arm bush has slight play
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
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
n/s drag link anm slightly bent
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
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
steering idle arm bush worn, but not excessive
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
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nsr and nsf tyre sidewalls cracked
rear leaf springs corroded
Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight corrotion on arches
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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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?
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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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