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F75 JBU

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,324 mi
Last recorded95,324 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF75 JBU
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 95,324 miles

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 95,317 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Leaf spring bracket broken (5.2.3 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing Bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Both leaf spring cable bracket corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2021 93,800 miles

brake pipes covered in under seal

offside and nearside front door steps corroded on outside, repaired from inside.

Pass 17 Feb 2020 93,627 miles

brake pipes covered in under seal

offside and nearside front door steps corroded on outside, repaired from inside.

offside front and nearside rear tyres side walls cracking

surface corrosion to rear chassis areas.

Fail 11 Dec 2019 93,626 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing Bump Stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis To Inner Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf Spring Corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf Spring Corroded

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

Pass 12 May 2016 93,052 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop worn/broken

Fail 12 May 2016 93,052 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop worn/broken

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 91,801 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

excessive corrosion on offside front wheel arch but not yet affecting prescribed areas

nearside rear backup coil spring broken

vehicle has general body corrosion

Fail 13 May 2015 91,801 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

excessive corrosion on offside front wheel arch but not yet affecting prescribed areas

nearside rear backup coil spring broken

vehicle has general body corrosion

Pass 19 May 2014 91,468 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2013 90,707 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 89,387 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 86,272 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion in body

Fail 28 Mar 2011 86,272 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion in body

Pass 24 Mar 2010 76,866 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear bump stop`s in poor condition

Fail 24 Mar 2010 76,866 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 69,639 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 63,815 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 63,816 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 59,472 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 54,527 miles

Both front door steps/wheel arche area are holed with corrosion but do not fall within a specified test area

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 54,527 miles

Both front door steps/wheel arche area are holed with corrosion but do not fall within a specified test area

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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F75 JBU is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F75 JBU, 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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F75 JBU is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 10 May 1989.

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