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F914 BKH

1988 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

5,104 mi
Last recorded5,104 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF914 BKH
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 5,104 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 4,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 1,711 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 1,711 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 791 miles

BOTH FRONT DOORS AND STEPS CORRODED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT CROSSMEMBER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 790 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

BOTH FRONT DOORS AND STEPS CORRODED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT CROSSMEMBER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 99,940 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 97,595 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 97,595 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

nearside front outrigger corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2010 97,488 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 96,550 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 95,187 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 95,187 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 93,070 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 93,070 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 91,183 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 91,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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F914 BKH is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 F914 BKH, 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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F914 BKH is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 9 September 1988.

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