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F334 VPY

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,078 mi
Last recorded68,078 miles
Recorded on7 May 2018
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF334 VPY
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2018 68,078 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 68,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 65,542 miles

Offside front A pillar holed with corrosion.

Fail 26 Apr 2017 65,542 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate insecure Front number plate sitting on dash. (6.3.1b)

Offside front A pillar holed with corrosion.

Pass 10 May 2016 59,396 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 4 May 2016 59,391 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 58,656 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 57,744 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 57,153 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 55,424 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 51,518 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 48,459 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 44,369 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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F334 VPY is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F334 VPY, 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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What year was F334 VPY registered?

F334 VPY is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 20 March 1989.

Is F334 VPY safe to buy?

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