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F853 KNN

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,147 mi
Last recorded47,147 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF853 KNN
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 47,147 miles

genral under body corosion noted

Pass 3 May 2013 47,032 miles

offside rear and nearside front tyres have cracks

slight corrosion generally under vehicle

Fail 1 May 2013 47,027 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

offside rear and nearside front tyres have cracks

Fail 13 Apr 2011 46,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 46,224 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 44,623 miles

Fuel filler hose starting to perish

Handbrake has a lot of travel

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2009 42,201 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 41,422 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 41,422 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2007 38,152 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 38,147 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 May 2006 35,009 miles

lower brake reading in offside rear.

Fail 2 May 2006 34,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

lower brake reading in offside rear .

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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F853 KNN is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 61,239 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 F853 KNN, 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 37 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F853 KNN registered?

F853 KNN is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 15 March 1989.

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