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F389 JTT

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,239 mi
Last recorded63,239 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF389 JTT
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2018 63,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger within engine cross member/mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80/12 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2017 59,508 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/80/12 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2017 59,507 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) Rear bushes deterioated (2.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) Rear bushes deterioated (2.4.B.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/80/12 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 55,834 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 51,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 51,726 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 48,912 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 47,419 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 44,950 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 44,938 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 42,525 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

welding repairs to both front inner wheel arches done to a poor standard

Fail 11 Jan 2011 42,523 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

welding repairs to both front inner wheel arches done to a poor standard

Pass 14 Jan 2010 39,803 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 35,009 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 35,009 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,672 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 27,322 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 27,322 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 21,114 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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F389 JTT is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F389 JTT, 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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F389 JTT is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 19 December 1988.

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