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F584 SBV

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,450 mi
Last recorded91,450 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF584 SBV
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 91,450 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 91,432 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 90,991 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 90,509 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 90,290 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 90,290 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 89,660 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 86,160 miles

both rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 27 Jul 2010 80,975 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 75,253 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 75,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

nearside rear brake is binding.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 74,837 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 74,053 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 74,053 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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F584 SBV is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 F584 SBV, 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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What year was F584 SBV registered?

F584 SBV is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 16 September 1988.

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