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F886 JMV

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

65,288 mi
Last recorded65,288 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF886 JMV
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 65,288 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,288 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 65,288 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chip in windscreen

front tie rod bushs cracking

general corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2014 65,288 miles

chip in windscreen

front suspension tie rod bushs cracking

n/s front tyre getting low

various corrosion areas

Fail 7 Jan 2014 65,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chip in windscreen

front suspension tie rod bushs cracking

n/s front tyre getting low

various corrosion areas

Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tie-rod bushes deteriorating

nearside front (inner) wheel arch corroding

nearside front tyre has slightly uneven tread

offside front brake pipe corroding

play detected in steering u.j

windscreen

Fail 8 Jan 2013 65,288 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tie-rod bushes deteriorating

nearside front (inner) wheel arch corroding

nearside front tyre has slightly uneven tread

offside front brake pipe corroding

play detected in steering u.j

windscreen

Pass 9 Jan 2012 65,289 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 65,288 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside 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)

chip and wiper mark in windscreen

o/s seat belt starting to fray

Pass 5 Jan 2011 65,288 miles

surface corrosion to both front brake pipes

Pass 8 Jan 2010 65,288 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 65,288 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

drivers seatbelt fraying

nail in o/s front tyre

scratch in windscreen

Pass 5 Jan 2009 65,288 miles

front windscreen poor

Pass 4 Jan 2008 65,289 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 65,288 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

both front tie-rod bushes starting to perish

nearside front brake hose cracking

washers poor

windscreen in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2007 65,290 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 65,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 65,288 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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F886 JMV 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 61.1%.

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 F886 JMV, 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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What year was F886 JMV registered?

F886 JMV is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 30 September 1988.

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