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F345 RTP

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,968 mi
Last recorded94,968 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF345 RTP
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 94,968 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front arches corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 90,506 miles

Nearside Rear brake has bind qadvise investigation

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both inner front wheel arches corroded

crossmember at nearside front tie rod mounting corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 85,531 miles

rear exhaust has temporary repair

Pass 21 May 2014 77,750 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise near and offside front inner footwell and arches corroded

advise near and offside front whhel arches corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2014 77,747 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside front inner footwells and arches corroded

nearside and offside front wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 May 2011 77,193 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f inner sill surface corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 75,760 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 75,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 73,368 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Feb 2008 69,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 67,907 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s and n/s front door steps to wheel arch light corrosion

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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F345 RTP is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F345 RTP, 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 F345 RTP registered?

F345 RTP is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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