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F535 NGM

1988 Bedford Rascal

Orange Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

93,885 mi
Last recorded93,885 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF535 NGM
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 93,885 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 86,616 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 78,653 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 78,653 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2016 71,802 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 71,796 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear(front section) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,345 miles

Slight corrosion in front outriggers, front panel, fuel tank & fuel pipes.

Pass 1 May 2014 60,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 60,758 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 53,417 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside of vehicle and underside components heavily undersealed

Fail 16 May 2013 53,417 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

underside of vehicle and underside components heavily undersealed

Pass 11 May 2012 48,864 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 41,694 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 41,694 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 33,969 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 33,964 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,277 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 32,277 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 32,277 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 29,387 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 29,387 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 24,348 miles

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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F535 NGM is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Orange with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 F535 NGM, 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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F535 NGM is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 13 October 1988.

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