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F762 YOG

1988 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

10,166 mi
Last recorded10,166 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF762 YOG
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 10,166 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 10,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar front anchorage point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wing structure (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering rack/box anchorage points (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar front anchorage point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 9,903 miles

bottoms of the offside and nearside sliding doors and the front offside and nearside and rear offside wing wheel arches corroding but no sharp exposed edges present

front nearside and rear offside and nearside tyres perishing and cracking slightly

front offside wiped area of the windscreen lightly scratched by the wiper blade

tail gate wiper blade missing

Pass 24 Oct 2013 9,405 miles

front and rear offside wheel arch panels corroded but no sharp exposed edges present

Fail 18 Oct 2013 9,405 miles

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)

front and rear offside wheel arch panels corroded but no sharp exposed edges present

Pass 15 Oct 2012 8,810 miles

bottoms of the offside and nearside sliding door panels corroded but no sharp exposed edges present

front offside and nearside and rear offside wing wheel arches corroded but no sharp exposed edges present

tail gate wiper blade missing

Fail 11 Oct 2012 8,810 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

bottoms of the offside and nearside sliding door panels corroded but no sharp exposed edges present

front offside and nearside and rear offside wing wheel arches corroded but no sharp exposed edges present

tail gate wiper blade missing

Pass 11 Oct 2011 8,381 miles

front and rear offside and nearside wheel arch panels corroding but no sharp exposed edges present

the bottom of the offside and nearside sliding door panels are corroding

Fail 11 Oct 2011 8,381 miles

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

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

front and rear offside and nearside wheel arch panels corroding but no sharp exposed edges present

the bottom of the offside and nearside sliding door panels are corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2010 7,544 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front and rear offside wing wheel arches and the bottoms of the offside and nearside sliding door panels corroded but no sharp exposed edges present

rear of the offside and nearside inner sill panels corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2010 7,544 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front and rear offside wing wheel arches and the bottoms of the offside and nearside sliding door panels corroded but no sharp exposed edges present

rear of the offside and nearside inner sill panels corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 6,581 miles

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

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

corrosion forming on the offside rear wheel arch not excessive at time of test

slight damage to the rear bumper but not a reason for rejection at time of test

Fail 18 Sep 2009 6,581 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

corrosion forming on the offside rear wheel arch not excessive at time of test

slight damage to the rear bumper but not a reason for rejection at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2008 5,348 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both front brake flexis have slightly corroded ferruls not excessive at time of test

corrosion to the bottom of both sliding doors not a reason for rejection at time of test

slight damage to the rear bumper on the nearside corner not excessive at time of test

Fail 15 Sep 2008 5,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both front brake flexis have slightly corroded ferruls not excessive at time of test

corrosion to the bottom of both sliding doors not a reason for rejection at time of test

slight damage to the rear bumper on the nearside corner not excessive at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2007 3,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 1,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 1,233 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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F762 YOG is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F762 YOG, 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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F762 YOG is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 5 October 1988.

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