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F540 NGM

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,939 mi
Last recorded67,939 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF540 NGM
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 67,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (b))

SURFACED RUST ALL OVER THE CAR AND CAR COMPONENTS

Pass 22 Jun 2023 67,922 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 67,922 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 67,893 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 67,737 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 67,737 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 67,728 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System corroded... (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under body surface rust.

Fail 24 Feb 2021 67,722 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir leaking servo leaking air under pressure... (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded... (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front head lamp output low...

Offside Front wiper arm looses...

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

under body light surface rust.....

Pass 31 May 2019 66,531 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly loose

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp image slightly tilted

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sticker within swept area, not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 31 May 2019 66,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly loose

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp image slightly tilted

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sticker within swept area, not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 4 Jun 2018 64,590 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 64,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 64,116 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 64,073 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 63,846 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 63,137 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 62,476 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 62,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 61,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f shock has slight play in the top bland

vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 6 Aug 2009 61,129 miles

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

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

front wheel arches and front crossmember

Pass 22 Jul 2008 61,063 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 59,830 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 59,817 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 59,459 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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F540 NGM is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 62,522 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 F540 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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F540 NGM is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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