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F440 DUJ

1989 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

2,983 mi
Last recorded2,983 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF440 DUJ
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2014 2,983 miles

Centre Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

play in nearside front seatback fixings

Pass 13 Sep 2013 2,390 miles

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

clutch pedle rubber missing

csr has extensive corrosion

n/s front wheel arch corroded

o/s front wheel arch corroded

slight play in steering idler

Fail 10 Sep 2013 2,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

clutch pedle rubber missing

n/s front wheel arch corroded

slight play in steering idler

Pass 30 Aug 2012 99,000 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 98,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 97,906 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 96,972 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 95,648 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 94,123 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 91,211 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 91,201 miles

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 11 May 2007 91,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

long handbrake travel

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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F440 DUJ is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 F440 DUJ, 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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F440 DUJ is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 7 March 1989.

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