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F502 MWL

1989 Bedford Rascal

Multi-colour Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

93,644 mi
Last recorded93,644 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF502 MWL
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2019 93,644 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre bolt loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 93,413 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel pipe leaking at rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 91,446 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 91,391 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system leaking front pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated (4.11 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel fill pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 90,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 89,283 miles

nsf,nsr and osf tyres are showing signs of aging

nsr inner sise light not working

osr light lens damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2011 88,915 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 88,912 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion around nsf chasis out rigger

Pass 27 Apr 2010 87,431 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 87,424 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 87,424 miles

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

Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2007 87,220 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

steering ilder has slight play in bush

Fail 22 May 2007 87,220 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

steering ilder has slight play in bush

Pass 16 May 2006 87,194 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 87,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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F502 MWL is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Multi-colour with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 F502 MWL, 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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F502 MWL is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 12 June 1989.

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