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F785 XNW

1988 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,563 mi
Last recorded51,563 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF785 XNW
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2007 51,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 51,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 47,210 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 47,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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F785 XNW is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Red 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 F785 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 F785 XNW registered?

F785 XNW is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 19 August 1988.

Is F785 XNW safe to buy?

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