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F957 LBU

1989 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,323 mi
Last recorded89,323 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF957 LBU
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 89,323 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 88,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 88,737 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 88,634 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 88,575 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 88,567 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 88,560 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 88,544 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 88,544 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 85,892 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 82,657 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 82,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 80,651 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2011 80,651 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 76,857 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 74,700 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 73,173 miles

Core plug leaking coolant

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Jun 2007 71,260 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 68,653 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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F957 LBU is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F957 LBU, 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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F957 LBU is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 15 June 1989.

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