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F693 HRC

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,254 mi
Last recorded82,254 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF693 HRC
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 82,254 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 82,234 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 81,650 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slight travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front upper,under seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front floor area corroded

offside front lower rear of cab sill corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2024 80,925 miles

exhaust system corroded and rear bracket broken

front outer sills corroded

front tyres perishing

strut top mounts corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2024 80,925 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded and rear bracket broken

front outer sills corroded

front tyres perishing

strut top mounts corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 79,778 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Outer sill corroded and holed below door

Fail 22 Sep 2022 79,778 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Outer sill corroded and holed below door

Pass 16 Sep 2021 78,297 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 75,130 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 75,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working front side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure passenger front tyre cracked all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge drivers front tyre worn out inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 73,906 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear leaf springs rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2018 71,564 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 71,564 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing against its self (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached white light to the rear (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 68,838 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 68,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 65,683 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,054 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 63,952 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 62,982 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 61,922 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 61,895 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 60,835 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 60,835 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 59,182 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 58,581 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 57,853 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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F693 HRC is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F693 HRC, 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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What year was F693 HRC registered?

F693 HRC is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is F693 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F693 HRC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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