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F975 FRJ

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

72,963 mi
Last recorded72,963 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF975 FRJ
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 72,963 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 72,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure top adjustment screw (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 72,212 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 72,212 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 70,647 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 67,261 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 65,929 miles

Front Bumper Panel - Small Corrosion In Both Corners

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight Play In Both Rear Wheels

Pass 16 Oct 2020 64,506 miles

Drivers Blade Split

Front Bumper Panel - Small Corrosion In Both Corners

Slight Play In Both Rear Wheels

Pass 15 Apr 2019 60,627 miles

front brakes need attention, 20% imbalance

Pass 24 Apr 2018 59,158 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 58,907 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 58,861 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 58,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 58,114 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,114 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 57,096 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,732 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,195 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 55,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,381 miles

steering coupling slight spliting

Pass 24 Jun 2008 51,855 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 51,849 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 50,229 miles

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Fail 27 Apr 2007 50,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 48,609 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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F975 FRJ is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 F975 FRJ, 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

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What year was F975 FRJ registered?

F975 FRJ is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 September 1988.

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