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1988 BR

1988 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,322 mi
Last recorded95,322 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1988 BR
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 95,322 miles

slight corrosion too vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2021 92,666 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and off side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2019 89,840 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 89,820 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 89,818 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 89,771 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 89,771 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 88,138 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 88,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 87,948 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 87,669 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 86,801 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 86,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 85,752 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2006 54,118 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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1988 BR is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 1988 BR, 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 1988 BR registered?

1988 BR is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is 1988 BR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1988 BR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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