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F513 RPY

1988 Bedford Rascal

Cream Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

98,090 mi
Last recorded98,090 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF513 RPY
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 98,090 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2026 98,090 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 97,902 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 97,556 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 97,556 miles

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 96,868 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 96,868 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 96,081 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 94,530 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 94,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 92,633 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 92,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 91,916 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 91,916 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 91,361 miles

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

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2017 91,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2016 90,367 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 90,188 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering idler slight play

Fail 13 Mar 2015 90,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering idler slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2014 89,643 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 89,643 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 88,852 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 87,467 miles

fuel lines corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f steps corroded

rear camper body arches corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 87,439 miles

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

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

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel lines corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f steps corroded

rear camper body arches corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 86,862 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 86,756 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 86,732 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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F513 RPY is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Cream with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 F513 RPY, 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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F513 RPY is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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