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F534 HVL

1988 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,953 mi
Last recorded10,953 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF534 HVL
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 10,953 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 23 Apr 2010 10,951 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 21 Apr 2009 10,948 miles

Both front inner arches starting to corrode

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

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

both rear side doors corroded at bottom

Fail 21 Apr 2009 10,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front inner arches starting to corrode

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

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

both rear side doors corroded at bottom

Pass 31 Jan 2008 9,088 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front door steps corroding

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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F534 HVL is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F534 HVL, 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 F534 HVL registered?

F534 HVL is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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