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F989 CEX

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,230 mi
Last recorded55,230 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF989 CEX
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2015 55,230 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight cab corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 55,087 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,475 miles

All vehicle is undersealed from underneath not allowing full visual inspection

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 54,274 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2008 53,929 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2007 53,148 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 52,616 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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F989 CEX is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F989 CEX, 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 F989 CEX registered?

F989 CEX is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 22 March 1989.

Is F989 CEX safe to buy?

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