1988 Bedford Rascal 1.0L Petrol · F227 FJA
1988 Bedford Rascal (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 63,212 miles. MOT valid until 28/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BEDFORD RASCAL
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,212 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 970cc
F227 FJA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 63,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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F227 FJA Mileage History
- 23/01/202362,522 mi
- 26/02/202462,937 mi+415 mi
- 12/03/202563,085 mi+148 mi
- 25/03/202563,089 mi+4 mi
- 30/07/202663,212 mi+123 mi
Average of roughly 196 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F227 FJA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Bedford Rascal (F227 FJA) between January 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))”; “Emissions unable to be completed excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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