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F371 XAJ

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

29,532 mi
Last recorded29,532 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF371 XAJ
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2017 29,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rack mounting on crossmember (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength floor (2.4.A.3)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering tie rod yoke out of rack (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe to cyl (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehicle has severe corrossion on foors and pannels through out the vehicle just out of mot faliure critiria

Pass 6 Feb 2017 29,001 miles

Body Deteriorated Behind Nearside Front Wheel But Out Of Prescribed Areas

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both On Edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both (2.4.B.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 28,997 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body Deteriorated Behind Nearside Front Wheel But Out Of Prescribed Areas

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both On Edges (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 27,736 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 26,664 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 24,908 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 24,908 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2012 22,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 19,316 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 15,260 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 15,260 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 14,957 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 14,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 14,650 miles

osr servive brake little effort

Pass 20 Mar 2007 12,321 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 9,680 miles

floor starting to corrored near offside front floor well all so rear floor starting to corrode

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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F371 XAJ is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F371 XAJ, 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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F371 XAJ is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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