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F873 GNJ

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,113 mi
Last recorded46,113 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF873 GNJ
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 46,113 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 42,831 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 42,831 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 39,020 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 32,719 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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F873 GNJ is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 F873 GNJ, 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 F873 GNJ registered?

F873 GNJ is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 2 August 1988.

Is F873 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F873 GNJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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