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F652 PPO

1989 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,052 mi
Last recorded63,052 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF652 PPO
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 63,052 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 62,477 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 61,512 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 55,987 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 55,945 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Brake servo defective or ineffective does not hold vaccume (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 53,459 miles

Nearside Front Inner upper area welding done on inside of cab

Offside Front Inner upper wing floor area welded on inside of cab

Fail 6 Feb 2020 53,421 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel badly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation felt through pedal operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner upper area welding done on inside of cab

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner upper wing floor area welded on inside of cab

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 22 Aug 2018 51,630 miles

lots of welding repairs around top strut mountings on n/s/f and o/s/f

Fail 21 Aug 2018 51,624 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

lots of welding repairs around top strut mountings on n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 16 Aug 2017 48,908 miles

rear bump stops missing

Fail 25 Jul 2017 48,899 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear suspention bump stops missing

Pass 22 Jun 2016 46,385 miles

Steering column flexible coupling deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 18 Jun 2015 43,685 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

rear fog light lens insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2015 43,685 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

rear fog light lens insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2014 40,773 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 40,673 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

footbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Jun 2013 36,524 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 36,524 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 31,867 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 31,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 24,659 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering

Pass 28 May 2010 17,653 miles

n/s/wing mirror cracked

slight corrosion forming to under side of vehicle

slight play in both front suspension mountings

Pass 9 Jun 2009 9,248 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

front numder plate slightly fafed

n/s wing mirror cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2009 9,248 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

front numder plate slightly fafed

n/s wing mirror cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2008 1,240 miles

both front auti roll bar links bushs badly prished

slight play in both front wheel bearings

stone chip in front screen

Pass 8 Jun 2007 96,936 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 96,936 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 May 2006 92,634 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 92,488 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 May 2006 92,488 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F652 PPO is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 F652 PPO, 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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F652 PPO is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 9 January 1989.

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