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F794 OLN

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,866 mi
Last recorded59,866 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF794 OLN
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 59,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2021 59,863 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 59,307 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 58,873 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 58,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9% (max 3.5 ) (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 58,747 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 58,747 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 58,590 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2015 58,590 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2014 56,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 23 May 2014 56,873 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,612 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 56,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 56,315 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 56,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 53,548 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 52,871 miles

front crossmember corroeding

vehicle corroeding underneath

nearside rear tyre cracking on side wall

brake pipes starting rusting

front antiroll bar bushes starting to perish

Pass 31 May 2008 49,467 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

exhaust system heavely corroded

suspension bushes all perished

Pass 19 May 2007 44,064 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 44,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST MIDDIE TO REAR CORRODED.

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

Pass 2 May 2006 41,029 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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F794 OLN is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 62,522 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 F794 OLN, 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 F794 OLN registered?

F794 OLN is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 14 November 1988.

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