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E154 LLA

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE154 LLA
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 86,864 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect aim high bulb fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 95,552 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear limiter (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 89,194 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 81,462 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 81,452 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 72,761 miles

FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS

SURFACE CORROSSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 10 May 2012 72,760 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 71,326 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT WINDSCREEN MARKED UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED PLAY IN FRONT STEERING JOINTS FRONT FLOOR AREA CORRODED O/S/F TOP SUSENSION MOUNTING AREA CORRODED

PLAY IN N/S AND O/S/R SHACKLE PIN BUSHES FRONT CHASSIS X MEMBER CORRODED FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES SPLIT

Fail 9 Feb 2011 71,326 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE FRONT WINDSCREEN MARKED UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED PLAY IN FRONT STEERING JOINTS FRONT FLOOR AREA CORRODED O/S/F TOP SUSENSION MOUNTING AREA CORRODED

PLAY IN N/S AND O/S/R SHACKLE PIN BUSHES FRONT CHASSIS X MEMBER CORRODED FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES SPLIT

Pass 22 Jan 2010 69,297 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 675,665 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 675,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 64,564 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front brake flexi hose slightly perished

Fail 15 Oct 2007 64,559 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front brake flexi hose slightly perished

Fail 30 Sep 2006 70,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 70,999 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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E154 LLA is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E154 LLA, 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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E154 LLA is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 21 June 1988.

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