MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,127 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mts area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear leaf spring corroded
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear leaf spring corroded
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid point along chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch / strut mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch / strut mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front seat belt is slow to retract
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to all underside / chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust system is deteriorated
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% inballance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear 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))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid point along chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch / strut mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch / strut mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front seat belt is slow to retract
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to all underside / chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust system is deteriorated
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose both (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides and leaf spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under body components corroded
Under body got slight rust
body got slight rust(under driver door)
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Torsion bar bushes deteriorated both fronts
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)
coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)
All position lamps not working all round (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Torsion bar bushes deteriorated both fronts
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)
coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
osr tyre perishing 155126ply
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Bedford Rascal?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F516 RPY is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 F516 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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F516 RPY is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1988.
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