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F826 OOT

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,525 mi
Last recorded86,525 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF826 OOT
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 86,525 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has play and knocking in vehicle . further investigation required (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple scratches to centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 86,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure tie bar front mounting bracket has loose bolt/bolts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure lower column u/j upper bolt/mounting not clamping shaft (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure base of seat not attatched / located at rear (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts 240v lead touching exhaust and burnt through to wires . danger of vehicle becoming live if used (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has play and knocking in vehicle . further investigation required (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple scratches to centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 86,190 miles

all welding repairs heavily covered

Pass 8 Aug 2016 85,614 miles

Front towing eye corroded

Weak headlight pattern offside

Pass 20 Aug 2015 85,543 miles

offside beam pattern poor

Fail 7 Aug 2015 85,538 miles

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 84,330 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 82,679 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2013 82,677 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2013 82,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 80,476 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 80,474 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 80,457 miles

near side leaf spring front bush starting to split

parking permit in swept area

surface corrosion to brale pipes

Fail 6 Oct 2011 80,457 miles

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

near side leaf spring front bush starting to split

parking permit in swept area

surface corrosion to brale pipes

Pass 20 May 2010 80,316 miles

corrsion starting on front offside and nearside front wheel arches.

gas bottle not secured

Fail 17 May 2010 80,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Spare tyre defective

corrsion starting on front offside and nearside front wheel arches.

gas bottle not secured

Pass 5 Apr 2007 80,315 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 80,315 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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F826 OOT is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White 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 F826 OOT, 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 F826 OOT registered?

F826 OOT is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 16 September 1988.

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