MOT Status
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64,935 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded covered in grease ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
unable to carry out a visual inspect on the brake pads and discs
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded covered in grease ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
unable to carry out a visual inspect on the brake pads and discs
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded greased/undersealed ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all underside undersealed
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded greased/undersealed ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all underside undersealed
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded greased ()
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
underbody corrosion
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all fuel/brake pipes heavily greased
rear spring bushes deteriorated
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering rack mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all fuel/brake pipes heavily greased
rear spring bushes deteriorated
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes ()
Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all leaf spring bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all underside slightly corroded
general age corrosion on underside of vehicle
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on front subframe and assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis etc (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play in both rear wheel bearings (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear bearings (2.6.2)
n/s front tyre perishing on walls
rear axle footbrake effort
slight corrosion on various parts of underbody
both front tyres showing signs of perishing on walls
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body is badly corroded.but not in prescribed areas.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Bedford Rascal?
Based on 15,670 MOT tests across 1,845 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F71 XWY 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 F71 XWY, 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 F71 XWY registered?
F71 XWY is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 8 August 1988.
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