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F65 NPV

1988 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,538 mi
Last recorded46,538 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF65 NPV
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 46,538 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 46,493 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 45,508 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 45,198 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 43,607 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 43,607 miles

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,567 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 43,495 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 43,495 miles

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 42,550 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 42,514 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 41,749 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 39,376 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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F65 NPV is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F65 NPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F65 NPV registered?

F65 NPV is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 2 August 1988.

Is F65 NPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F65 NPV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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