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F655 UAD

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,489 mi
Last recorded65,489 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF655 UAD
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2008 65,489 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 65,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front end of vehicle both ends of front cross member very rusty

off side front strut top mounting panel under seat starting to corrode

Pass 28 Feb 2007 62,036 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 61,975 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 11 Aug 2005 56,139 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 56,105 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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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F655 UAD is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F655 UAD, 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 F655 UAD registered?

F655 UAD is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 15 March 1989.

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