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F705 URP

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,248 mi
Last recorded4,248 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2007
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF705 URP
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2007 4,248 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 4,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 1,969 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 1,969 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 99,126 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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F705 URP is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F705 URP, 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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What year was F705 URP registered?

F705 URP is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 18 January 1989.

Is F705 URP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F705 URP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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