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F482 DGK

1988 Bedford Rascal

Green Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,488 mi
Last recorded100,488 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF482 DGK
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2021 100,488 miles

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30 cm of rear suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section with in 30cm of front tie rod mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch with in 30cm of shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed within 30cm of rear suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arch within 30 cm shock absorber upper mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected box section holed within 30cm of steering mounting point (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel arch / door step corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Sep 2020 99,752 miles

Offside Front box section within 30 cm of steering rack mounting point badly corroded

Offside Front floor corroded where top suspension strut top mounts

Rear wiper blade split

o/s/f & n/s/f box section where forward facing suspension tie rods bolt to said box section is corroding badly

o/s/f & n/s/f forward facing suspension tie bars , ( rubber bushes are perishing )

o/s/f & n/s/f head lamp aims just acceptable

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing much faster on inner edges

o/s/r & n/s/r front leaf spring mounting rubber bushes slightly worn & perishing

o/s/r & n/s/r outer sills corroding badly

Pass 10 Sep 2019 98,063 miles

bodywork in poor condition.

corrosion to under vehicle.

Fail 10 Sep 2019 98,063 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

bodywork in poor condition.

corrosion to under vehicle.

Pass 10 Sep 2018 97,050 miles

body work in poor condition.

corrosion to under body.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 96,251 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 94,822 miles

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 93,065 miles

corrosion to body work

nearside rear tyre worn to wear marker

Pass 23 Sep 2014 91,818 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 89,706 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 87,017 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 84,841 miles

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

advise imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 10 Sep 2010 82,608 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 4 Sep 2009 80,111 miles

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

advise corrosion on rear wheel arches and both outer front floors

Pass 15 Sep 2008 76,556 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 76,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 72,952 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 70,273 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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F482 DGK is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Green with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F482 DGK, 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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What year was F482 DGK registered?

F482 DGK is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 9 August 1988.

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