1988 Bedford Rascal 1.0L Petrol · F857 CYA
1988 Bedford Rascal (1.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 1988. Recorded mileage 72,122 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BEDFORD RASCAL
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,122 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F857 CYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 72,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F857 CYA 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 (F857 CYA) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 June 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
F857 CYA Mileage History
- 19/06/202370,946 mi
- 03/07/202471,284 mi+338 mi
- 02/06/202571,876 mi+592 mi
- 02/06/202571,876 mi
- 05/06/202672,122 mi+246 mi
Average of roughly 397 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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