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F790 NDP

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,267 mi
Last recorded7,267 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF790 NDP
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2007 7,267 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 7,259 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

fuel pump to filter -- hoses in poor condition

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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F790 NDP is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F790 NDP, 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 F790 NDP registered?

F790 NDP is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 17 October 1988.

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