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F716 LFC

1989 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,027 mi
Last recorded78,027 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF716 LFC
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 78,027 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 78,027 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 78,013 miles

Sills corroded both sides

Pass 19 Sep 2018 77,996 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 77,948 miles

Nearside front outer sill corroded

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2017 77,944 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front outer sill corroded

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 77,594 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 77,362 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear body mounting meets chassis in front of leaf spring starting to corrode but not holed

Fail 21 Sep 2015 77,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch/step meets x member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering x member /front of step(wheel arch) (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear body mounting meets chassis in front of leaf spring starting to corrode but not holed

Pass 22 Sep 2014 76,945 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 76,196 miles

both front top strut areas corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2013 76,186 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

both front top strut areas corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,132 miles

couple of rusty patches

Pass 4 Aug 2011 74,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear bump stop missing

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2010 72,960 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 71,743 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 70,239 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 68,311 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 66,001 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 63,565 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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F716 LFC is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 F716 LFC, 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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F716 LFC is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 17 March 1989.

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