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E153 CAL

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,836 mi
Last recorded58,836 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE153 CAL
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 58,836 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 58,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 57,898 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 57,796 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 57,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 57,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 57,209 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 57,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 56,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear wheel nuts wrong way around,still secure

Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,480 miles

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

nearside rear wheel nuts wrong way around,still secure

Pass 28 Oct 2009 56,109 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 55,545 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Unable to check seal of fuel cap

Pass 24 Oct 2008 55,545 miles

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

Unable to check seal of fuel cap

Pass 31 Oct 2007 55,049 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 53,610 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 53,610 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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E153 CAL is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E153 CAL, 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 E153 CAL registered?

E153 CAL is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 7 January 1988.

Is E153 CAL safe to buy?

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