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F672 OAR

1989 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,440 mi
Last recorded34,440 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF672 OAR
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 34,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

age related cracking and perishing to all tyres

corrosion to exhaust system

fuel pump rubber pipe perishing

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

previous welding repairs to chassis and inner wheel arches

rear brake pipe corroded

rear leaf spring bushes perishing

Fail 17 Jul 2020 34,440 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

age related cracking and perishing to all tyres

corrosion to exhaust system

fuel pump rubber pipe perishing

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

previous welding repairs to chassis and inner wheel arches

rear brake pipe corroded

rear leaf spring bushes perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2017 34,396 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle has surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

coolant leak

rear axle noisy

Fail 30 Sep 2017 34,388 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside rear front top inner chassis area corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle has surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

coolant leak

rear axle noisy

Pass 26 Aug 2011 33,684 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 33,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 23,298 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 23,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 145,891 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 145,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 5,771 miles

damage to windscreen outside zone A,and outside swept area

slight corrosion offside front top strut mount, offside rear front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion.

Fail 8 Aug 2008 5,684 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

damage to windscreen outside zone A,and outside swept area

slight corrosion offside front top strut mount, offside rear front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion.

Pass 1 Sep 2007 564 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 553 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 94,727 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 94,715 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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F672 OAR is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 F672 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 37 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F672 OAR is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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