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F842 RUU

1989 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,298 mi
Last recorded5,298 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2006
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF842 RUU
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2006 5,298 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 5,294 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 2,782 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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F842 RUU is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 61,239 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 F842 RUU, 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 37 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F842 RUU registered?

F842 RUU is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 24 April 1989.

Is F842 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F842 RUU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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