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F392 RFR

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,705 mi
Last recorded79,705 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF392 RFR
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 79,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased/ undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Small reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 14 May 2024 79,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased or undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Small reserve travel on park brake

Pass 22 May 2023 79,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes are covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes are covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

both n/s tyres under inflated

dampening effect of both front shockers borderline

reserve travel on handbrake lever borderline

wheel trims fitted to three wheel but not the o/s/f wheel

Fail 18 May 2023 79,217 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes are covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes are covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

wheel trims fitted to three wheel but not the o/s/f wheel

Pass 14 Sep 2020 79,194 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,182 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 79,150 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 79,150 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 77,198 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres splitting not enough to fail

Pass 25 Jun 2014 67,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 74,861 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear numberplate deteriorating, still legible at time of test

Various points of corrosion throughout chassis, nothing seen excessive in any prescribed area

ferrules on all brake flexible pipes corroded

previously failed areas of corrosion appear to have been welded, however, areas now covered in black paint, corrosion still present, but does not appear excessive

Fail 3 May 2013

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear numberplate deteriorating, still legible at time of test

Various points of corrosion throughout chassis, nothing seen excessive in any prescribed area

ferrules on all brake flexible pipes corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 74,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 May 2011 73,411 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2010 72,140 miles

Light corrosion starting throughout chassis

Pass 3 Apr 2009 71,094 miles

various points of light corrosion throughout - nothing yet excessive in prescribed areas

Fail 2 Apr 2009 71,094 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)

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

various points of light corrosion throughout - nothing yet excessive in prescribed areas

Pass 16 Jul 2007 69,873 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 67,627 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Various points of corrosion throughout chassis, including within front wheel arches, however nothing yet excessive within any prescribed area

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2005 66,840 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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F392 RFR is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F392 RFR, 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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F392 RFR is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 October 1988.

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