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F661 OAR

1988 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,171 mi
Last recorded33,171 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF661 OAR
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 33,171 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion to front footwells

corrosion to nearside front strut top mounting

Pass 1 May 2018 32,264 miles

Front footwells/sills corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Oil leak at wheel

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2017 32,059 miles

corrosion to underside and some suspension components

front floor very rusty but not within any suspension / steering mountings

nearside front upper strut tower corroded

rear axle oil leak offside rear

Fail 2 May 2017 32,059 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

corrosion to underside and some suspension components

front floor very rusty but not within any suspension / steering mountings

nearside front upper strut tower corroded

rear axle oil leak offside rear

Pass 28 Apr 2016 31,595 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 31,595 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 30,907 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rust under body

Pass 4 Oct 2013 29,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight rust under body

Fail 24 Sep 2013 29,438 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight rust under body

Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,645 miles

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

both seat backs bit loose

Pass 9 Sep 2011 25,192 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 25,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 19,970 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 19,970 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 13,699 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 6,112 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 97,323 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 90,298 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 88,051 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 88,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

NSF SEAT BELT BACK LOOSE.

OSF TYRE TREAD VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE,

OSR WHEEL ARCH VERY RUSTY.

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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F661 OAR is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F661 OAR, 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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F661 OAR is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 20 December 1988.

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