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F610 OTS

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,269 mi
Last recorded100,269 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF610 OTS
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 100,269 miles

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

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

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

underside vehicle corroded but not weak

Pass 7 Apr 2025 98,063 miles

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

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

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

under van corroded but not weak

Pass 22 Mar 2024 93,901 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 92,173 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 90,790 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 89,193 miles

under vehicle has corrosion but not weak

Pass 20 Aug 2019 87,122 miles

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

under vehicle has rust but not weak

wheel arches rusted but not weak or sharp

Pass 21 Aug 2018 85,139 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2017 84,221 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 82,762 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,187 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 76,028 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 70,970 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 70,389 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 68,353 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 67,247 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 65,645 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 65,645 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 63,981 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 61,664 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 61,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 59,703 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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F610 OTS is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F610 OTS, 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 F610 OTS registered?

F610 OTS is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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The MOT history for F610 OTS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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