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F652 YBG

1988 Bedford Rascal

Grey Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,153 mi
Last recorded51,153 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF652 YBG
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 51,153 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 51,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre fouling spring suspect either hub bent or suspension bent signs of accident damage (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2014 48,944 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 48,939 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 45,175 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 45,175 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 42,252 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 42,232 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 39,038 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 36,355 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 33,342 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 33,308 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,319 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 28,171 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 26,213 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 24,321 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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F652 YBG is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Grey with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F652 YBG, 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 YBG registered?

F652 YBG is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 16 December 1988.

Is F652 YBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F652 YBG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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