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F574 HTT

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,216 mi
Last recorded74,216 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF574 HTT
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 74,216 miles

Offside Front sharp edge

Fail 28 Mar 2018 74,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front sharp edge

Pass 3 Oct 2015 73,515 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 73,515 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 70,278 miles

2 rear leaf spring surface corrosion

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 61,299 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 60,004 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 60,004 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 60,179 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 60,179 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 59,357 miles

moderate corrosion to front floor pan

moderate corrosion to front inner valence panel

Fail 11 Oct 2010 59,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

moderate corrosion to front floor pan

moderate corrosion to front inner valence panel

Pass 16 Oct 2009 57,881 miles

heavy corrosion to front inner valace

moderate corrosion to front lower floorpan

Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,750 miles

moderate corrosion around front lower floorpan

moderate corrosion to front inner valence

Pass 19 Jul 2007 57,233 miles

excess corrosion to front lower valence panel [not structurel]

moderate corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f inner lower steps

moderate perishing to n/s/f and o/s/f support arm bushes

slight play in n/s/f strut assembly

Pass 30 Jun 2006 56,051 miles

as with vt30

Fail 27 Jun 2006 56,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

front floor welded inside

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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F574 HTT is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 F574 HTT, 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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F574 HTT is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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