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F96 KTA

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,236 mi
Last recorded57,236 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF96 KTA
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 75,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 73,272 miles

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

both front wheel arches corroded

both h/lamp aims on lower limits

no clutch pedal rubber

wiper marks to w/screen

Fail 29 Apr 2008 73,272 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front wheel arches corroded

both h/lamp aims on lower limits

no clutch pedal rubber

wiper marks to w/screen

Pass 12 Apr 2007 70,590 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 70,587 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 68,007 miles

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Fail 24 Mar 2006 68,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake travel high

slight play in steering link arm bush

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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F96 KTA is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F96 KTA, 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 F96 KTA registered?

F96 KTA is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 10 February 1989.

Is F96 KTA safe to buy?

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