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F755 ECL

1989 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

13,939 mi
Last recorded13,939 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF755 ECL
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 13,939 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Side door doesn’t open from outside dose open from inside

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal Floor and out-rigger (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 13,939 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg behind lower grill MARKED YELLOW (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg behind lower grill MARKED YELLOW (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Side door doesn’t open from outside dose open from inside

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal Floor and out-rigger (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 13,402 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footwell plated from inside (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footwell plated from inside (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 13,394 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footwell plated from inside (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footwell plated from inside (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2016 12,247 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 12,247 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 9,301 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 9,301 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 6,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 6,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 6,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 5,528 miles

Nearside rear non-passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

Noise from clutch area

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2013 5,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear non-passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

Noise from clutch area

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 2,940 miles

engine oil leaks

nearside front outer sill rusted thought outside prescribed area

suspension corroded

weld repairs to both front inner wheel arches

Fail 27 Apr 2012 2,936 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine oil leaks

nearside front outer sill rusted thought outside prescribed area

suspension corroded

weld repairs to both front inner wheel arches

Pass 5 Apr 2011 99,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 99,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 96,392 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 93,454 miles

engine oil leak(s)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 93,453 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

engine oil leak(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 91,259 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 88,646 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 82,290 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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F755 ECL is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 F755 ECL, 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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F755 ECL is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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