CarVerify

Free Car Check

F857 CYA

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,122 mi
Last recorded72,122 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bedford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF857 CYA
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 72,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes undersealed, particularly (concerning) both front pipes (in wheelarches) (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both, headlamps poor (brightness and images) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle had been undersealed hindering inspection

Pass 2 Jun 2025 71,876 miles

Under side of vehicle been under sealed

Fail 2 Jun 2025 71,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Under side of vehicle been under sealed

Pass 3 Jul 2024 71,284 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 19 Jun 2023 70,946 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch / step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch / step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear helper springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear both rear leaf springs corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler worn to limit (2.3 (a) (i))

heavy underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2022 70,685 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross members corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded and weaping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear leaf springs corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler play (2.3 (a) (i))

heavy underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2021 70,681 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross members corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Rear springs corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler play (2.3 (a) (i))

engine sump corroded and weaping

heavy underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2020 70,587 miles

Offside Front step corroded

heavy under body corrosion

steering idler slight play

Fail 16 Jun 2020 70,586 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front step corroded

heavy under body corrosion

steering idler slight play

Pass 3 Jun 2019 70,344 miles

Front suspension components heavily corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front step heavily corroded

general underbody corrosion

rear suspension components corroded

steering idler play close to limit

Pass 2 May 2018 69,986 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension components corroded

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 69,612 miles

play in steering idler bush

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

general heavy underside corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2017 69,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

general heavy underside corrosion

play in steering idler bush

Pass 18 Apr 2016 69,251 miles

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

general under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2015 69,160 miles

General underside corrosion [surface] O/S/F Suspension top mounting corroding

Fail 23 Apr 2015 69,148 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

General underside corrosion [surface] O/S/F Suspension top mounting corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2014 68,723 miles

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

corrosion around top suspension mounts both sides front.

nearside seatbelt catch defective but able to be secured and released

offside front ferrule corroded

rear lights slightly affecting each other

Fail 7 Apr 2014 68,723 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion around top suspension mounts both sides front.

nearside seatbelt catch defective but able to be secured and released

offside front ferrule corroded

rear lights slightly affecting each other

Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,245 miles

corrosion parts of chassis

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear suspension shackle bushes detiroateing

Fail 2 Apr 2013 68,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion parts of chassis

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear suspension shackle bushes detiroateing

Pass 9 Mar 2012 67,460 miles

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

hose ferrals corrodeing

shackle bushes perishing

Fail 9 Mar 2012 67,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

hose ferrals corrodeing

shackle bushes perishing

Pass 17 Feb 2011 65,849 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 64,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 64,563 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 64,201 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 61,512 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 60,590 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 60,588 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 60,284 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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
Full Bedford Rascal reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F857 CYA is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 F857 CYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F857 CYA?

You can check the full history of F857 CYA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F857 CYA registered?

F857 CYA is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 12 September 1988.

Is F857 CYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F857 CYA shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F857 CYA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F857 CYA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.