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F185 PBK

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,318 mi
Last recorded88,318 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF185 PBK
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 88,318 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner and outer joint(s)

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 88,306 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 88,198 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

water in o/s rear light unit

Pass 10 May 2023 86,445 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 86,439 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 86,297 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 85,774 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 85,416 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust on body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyre's warn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 84,980 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 84,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 84,507 miles

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

Offside Rear spring rubber bump stop missing

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2016 83,238 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2015 82,519 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 82,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 81,768 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

offside front wheel arch is slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 81,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn inner edge uneven slightly

slight corrosion offside front wheel arch

Pass 12 Jun 2012 80,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside front tyre is slightly worn uneven

Pass 2 Jun 2011 78,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both front tyre worn slightly uneven in tread pattern

corrsion starting in offside seat/ steep

front steering rack joining rubber slightly worn

windscreen is slight scuffed

Fail 17 May 2011 78,778 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn uneven in tread pattern

front steering rack joining rubber slightly worn

slight wiper scuff on on windscreen

Pass 3 Jun 2010 77,586 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 77,573 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

front bullbar is corroded

nearside rear hub seal is leaking

Pass 3 Jun 2009 76,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2008 75,500 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 74,635 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 74,606 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 74,038 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 72,894 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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F185 PBK is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F185 PBK, 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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F185 PBK is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 22 August 1988.

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