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H832 VFM

1990 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

74,417 mi
Last recorded74,417 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH832 VFM
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 74,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

areas of general corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2023 74,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

areas of general corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2023 74,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

areas of general corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2023 74,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split exposing construction of hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated badly perished cracked down to construction of hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front a steering link transmitting steering from steering column to both steering arms , has play in its bush , not considered excessive at time of test , not causing free play at wheel.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear differential noisy

transmission sub frame bushes deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2022 73,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front inner step area corroded

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Fail 13 Jul 2022 73,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front inner step area corroded

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 7 Apr 2021 70,890 miles

Front central steering arm bush has slight play

Front top strut mounts have slight play,both sides

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 70,890 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front central steering arm bush has slight play

Front top strut mounts have slight play,both sides

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 67,530 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 66,803 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 66,803 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 13 May 2017 65,926 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 64,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2016 64,931 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2015 64,792 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 64,674 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 64,668 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 May 2013 63,310 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 63,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 61,458 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,533 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 59,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 57,246 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 57,246 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 54,578 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 54,578 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 48,987 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 48,987 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 45,312 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 45,312 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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H832 VFM is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1990 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 57,415 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 H832 VFM, 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 36 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H832 VFM is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 13 August 1990.

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