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F726 XNW

1988 Bedford Rascal

Green Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,666 mi
Last recorded67,666 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2007
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF726 XNW
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2007 67,666 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 67,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 63,448 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 63,448 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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F726 XNW is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Green with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F726 XNW, 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 F726 XNW registered?

F726 XNW is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 5 September 1988.

Is F726 XNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F726 XNW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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