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F47 NNC

1989 Bedford Rascal

Multi-colour Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191 mi
Last recorded191 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF47 NNC
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2014 191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2014 191 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2013 99,965 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 99,230 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyre side walls cracked but not exessive

Pass 13 Jan 2011 98,196 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 97,511 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

excessive corrosion to both front cab step backings - not within a prescribed area

melody horn insecure

minor water ingress to rear reg plate

n/s & o/s cab steps excessively corroded - not within a prescribed area

Fail 22 Jan 2010 97,506 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

excessive corrosion to both front cab step backings - not within a prescribed area

melody horn insecure

minor water ingress to rear reg plate

n/s & o/s cab steps excessively corroded - not within a prescribed area

Fail 14 Jan 2009 94,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 94,791 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 94,748 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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F47 NNC is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Multi-colour with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F47 NNC, 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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F47 NNC is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 15 June 1989.

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