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F447 PCR

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,063 mi
Last recorded54,063 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF447 PCR
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 54,063 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 54,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 54,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 53,937 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 53,537 miles

Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

fuel hoses perished

Fail 9 Aug 2014 53,503 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

fuel hoses perished

Pass 17 Aug 2013 52,919 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 52,534 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 52,049 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 51,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 50,691 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 50,670 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 49,995 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 49,154 miles

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

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

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

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

advise corrosion both door steps & o/sinner sil at rear

Fail 14 Nov 2005 48,486 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 48,486 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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F447 PCR is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 F447 PCR, 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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F447 PCR is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 14 October 1988.

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