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F542 TME

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,818 mi
Last recorded48,818 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF542 TME
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 48,818 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 48,797 miles

front floor requires att n f

Pass 8 Aug 2023 48,706 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 48,694 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 47,501 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 47,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 46,864 miles

Offside Front floor corroded

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 46,262 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 45,500 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 44,338 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 42,502 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 41,241 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 40,207 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 38,942 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 38,828 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 37,592 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 37,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 36,097 miles

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

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

foot brake travel will require attention in near future

Fail 12 Jul 2011 36,097 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

foot brake travel will require attention in near future

Pass 20 Jul 2010 34,372 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 32,354 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

steering idler slightly worn

Fail 14 Jul 2009 32,303 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

steering idler slightly worn

Pass 31 Jul 2008 29,808 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

steering idler bushes slightly worn

Pass 30 Jul 2007 26,284 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 24,489 miles

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

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

engine idle speed slow

has play in steering idler bush

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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F542 TME is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 61,239 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 F542 TME, 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 37 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F542 TME registered?

F542 TME is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 28 February 1989.

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