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F477 PSL

1989 Bedford Rascal

Orange Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,619 mi
Last recorded70,619 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF477 PSL
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 70,619 miles

Central Front steering arm pivot bush worn

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front body holed not in prescribed area at time of test

aorroded and flakingll suspension components c

Fail 11 Jun 2018 70,619 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front steering arm pivot bush worn

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front body holed not in prescribed area at time of test

aorroded and flakingll suspension components c

Fail 10 May 2017 70,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement retaining washers corroded away (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion screw protruding osr panelwork (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Brake valve retaining device insecure center chassid leg (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush retaining washers corroded away (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front body corroded and holed just outside prescribed area fo steering mounting point

all underbody components corroded and flaking

Pass 17 Aug 2013 70,039 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 69,959 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 69,657 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 68,656 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 68,427 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

advise slight corrosion front door steps

Pass 15 Apr 2006 58,154 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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F477 PSL is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Orange with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F477 PSL, 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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F477 PSL is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 14 June 1989.

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