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F361 GNU

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,551 mi
Last recorded57,551 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF361 GNU
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 57,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 57,543 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 57,279 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 54,053 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 52,123 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 52,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 50,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 50,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 45,206 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 39,774 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 39,018 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,907 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 38,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,402 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 37,748 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 36,702 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 36,700 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 35,513 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,748 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 34,269 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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F361 GNU is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 62,522 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 F361 GNU, 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 38 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F361 GNU registered?

F361 GNU is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 20 September 1988.

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