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F278 HCD

1988 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,645 mi
Last recorded92,645 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF278 HCD
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 92,645 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 92,626 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 92,495 miles

Rear o\s and n\r rear spring bushes split and perished ,some play

oil leak from end of gearbox

Pass 10 Aug 2017 92,415 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 92,347 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

offside & nearside rear tyres cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2015 92,220 miles

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

Oil leak at gearbox tail seal

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 92,043 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 91,705 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 91,498 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2012 91,498 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2011 91,039 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 91,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 May 2010 91,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 88,877 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 85,239 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 85,239 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2007 81,530 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2007 81,530 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 78,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 78,321 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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F278 HCD is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F278 HCD, 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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F278 HCD is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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