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F563 OES

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,347 mi
Last recorded99,347 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF563 OES
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 99,347 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 99,344 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 98,878 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 97,268 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 97,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 97,203 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 96,299 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 95,274 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 93,604 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 93,595 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 91,252 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 91,236 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 90,458 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 89,686 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 88,175 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 87,581 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 87,333 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 87,333 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2009 86,981 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 86,742 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 85,835 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 84,677 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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F563 OES is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 F563 OES, 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 F563 OES registered?

F563 OES is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 5 June 1989.

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