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F51 UNH

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,149 mi
Last recorded49,149 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF51 UNH
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 49,149 miles

corrosion around both front step areas

general underside corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,025 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

corrosion on both front outer floor areas

Fail 16 Mar 2017 44,025 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

corrosion on both front outer floor areas

Pass 30 Mar 2016 38,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bottom radiator hose clip corroded/broken

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded slightly

offside headlamp reflector faded

slight bad earth on rear lights

slight play in both front top mounts

Fail 29 Mar 2016 38,370 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bottom radiator hose clip corroded/broken

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded slightly

offside headlamp reflector faded

slight bad earth on rear lights

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 8 May 2015 37,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

exhaust system corroded

rear body supports both sides corroded

rear leaf springs both sides corroded

rear spring u bolts corroded both sides

Fail 6 May 2015 37,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

exhaust system corroded

rear body supports both sides corroded

rear leaf springs both sides corroded

rear spring u bolts corroded both sides

Pass 1 May 2014 34,848 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 32,745 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 32,696 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 32,559 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 32,426 miles

N/s/r tyre hascracks in inner side wall

Pass 27 May 2009 32,335 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 32,335 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 32,249 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 32,158 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 31,623 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 31,623 miles

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

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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F51 UNH is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F51 UNH, 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 F51 UNH registered?

F51 UNH is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 4 October 1988.

Is F51 UNH safe to buy?

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