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F401 DKU

1988 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,450 mi
Last recorded75,450 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF401 DKU
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 75,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

holes to front floor near-side and off-side

o/s front srut top moumt-corrosion

rear brake flexible hose rusty ends

Fail 1 Aug 2009 75,443 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

holes to front floor near-side and off-side

o/s front srut top moumt-corrosion

rear brake flexible hose rusty ends

Pass 4 Jul 2008 70,017 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 70,017 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 67,014 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 67,014 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 62,787 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 62,757 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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F401 DKU is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F401 DKU, 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 F401 DKU registered?

F401 DKU is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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