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F649 ETA

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,920 mi
Last recorded75,920 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF649 ETA
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 75,920 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 75,920 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 75,875 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 75,875 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 75,852 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 75,812 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over vehicle heavily surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 75,748 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 75,682 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 75,616 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 75,484 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 75,386 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 75,274 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 75,141 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 75,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 74,959 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

water damage front and rear no plates

Fail 31 Oct 2013 74,959 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

water damage front and rear no plates

Pass 1 Nov 2012 74,516 miles

water damage front and rear no plates

Fail 7 Sep 2012 74,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

corrosion o/s/f and n/sf door sills

engine and gear box oil leak

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

water damage front and rear no plates

Pass 17 Sep 2011 73,971 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 71,810 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 69,749 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 69,238 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 68,587 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 68,261 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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F649 ETA is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F649 ETA, 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 F649 ETA registered?

F649 ETA is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 26 September 1988.

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