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F675 MAA

1989 Bedford Rascal

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

39,817 mi
Last recorded39,817 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF675 MAA
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2023 39,817 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 39,493 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 37,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 37,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 37,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 37,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 37,307 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 37,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 37,219 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 37,219 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 37,001 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 36,302 miles

slight corrosion in both footwells

Pass 2 Oct 2013 35,134 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION IN BOTH FOOTWELLS

Fail 22 Oct 2012 34,074 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 34,074 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 33,340 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 33,340 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 32,646 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 31,762 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 29,472 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 29,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F675 MAA is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 F675 MAA, 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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F675 MAA is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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