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F895 JGX

1988 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 908cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,960 mi
Last recorded86,960 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF895 JGX
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine908cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 86,960 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 86,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 86,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 May 2021 84,816 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2021 84,816 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 82,288 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 81,394 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 79,906 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 78,384 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

all fuel and brake pipes are starting to corrode

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panes chassis rails and steering and suspension mountings and components are all starting to corrode surface rust

n/s mirror glass is cracked

oil leaks

rear suspension and leaf springs and there mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

steering and suspension components are starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Jun 2017 78,384 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

all fuel and brake pipes are starting to corrode

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panes chassis rails and steering and suspension mountings and components are all starting to corrode surface rust

n/s mirror glass is cracked

oil leaks

steering and suspension components are starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Sep 2015 78,072 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 76,976 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 76,295 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 76,260 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 76,257 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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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F895 JGX is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 908cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F895 JGX, 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 F895 JGX registered?

F895 JGX is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 September 1988.

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