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F251 SDF

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

10,998 mi
Last recorded10,998 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF251 SDF
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 10,998 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 10,998 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 10,097 miles

All tyre valves slightly deteriorated

Areas of corrosion outside of perscribed areas

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 7,196 miles

N/S/R Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

O/S/F Inner arch corroded

O/S/R Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 7,196 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/R Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

O/S/F Inner arch corroded

O/S/R Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 6,914 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/f step corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 3,219 miles

Both rear leaf springs have play in front and rear bushes

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear bumper damaged

Slight play in n/s/f shock absorber sliding gland (vehicle jacked up)

Wear and play in both front seat hinges

o/s/r shock absorber casing corroded badly

Fail 29 Oct 2012 3,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Both rear leaf springs have play in front and rear bushes

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear bumper damaged

Slight play in n/s/f shock absorber sliding gland (vehicle jacked up)

Wear and play in both front seat hinges

o/s/r shock absorber casing corroded badly

Pass 19 Oct 2011 99,195 miles

All four tyre valves slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 2 Nov 2010 95,515 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2010 95,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2008 92,367 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 92,357 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 88,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in steering idler

Fail 5 Dec 2007 88,078 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in steering idler

Pass 12 Dec 2006 84,752 miles

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber upper bushes are worn

front brake pads are wearing thin

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

slight play in steering rack to pivot link

Pass 13 Dec 2005 80,874 miles

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

play in steering idler

Fail 5 Dec 2005 80,778 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

play in steering idler

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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F251 SDF is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 F251 SDF, 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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F251 SDF is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 23 November 1988.

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