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F652 TVV

1988 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,595 mi
Last recorded99,595 miles
Recorded on22 May 2007
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF652 TVV
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2007 99,595 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroded

off side front tyre perishing

Fail 21 May 2007 99,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front inner wheel arches corroded

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 26 May 2006 97,379 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 97,379 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

oil leak

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

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

o/s/f floor haevily corroded

o/s/r tyre has minor cut to sidewall

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 TVV is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F652 TVV, 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 F652 TVV registered?

F652 TVV is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 22 August 1988.

Is F652 TVV safe to buy?

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