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F426 PBM

1989 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

16,134 mi
Last recorded16,134 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF426 PBM
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 16,134 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 15,864 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 15,477 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES OUTER WALLS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING / PERISHING ?

Pass 10 Aug 2022 14,474 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 12,867 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 12,379 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 11,755 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 11,323 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 10,978 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 10,624 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 10,187 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 9,721 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 9,027 miles

both front tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 22 May 2012 8,484 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 8,023 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 7,324 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 6,660 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 6,148 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 6,133 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 5,288 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 4,652 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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F426 PBM is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 F426 PBM, 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 F426 PBM registered?

F426 PBM is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 16 June 1989.

Is F426 PBM safe to buy?

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