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E158 MFA

1988 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,813 mi
Last recorded72,813 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE158 MFA
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 72,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 72,625 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 71,088 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 67,972 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear diff noisey

Pass 7 Aug 2021 63,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear differential bearings noisey

Pass 8 Aug 2020 58,609 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 58,503 miles

head lamps just showing immage

n/s/r spring hanger bush split

some corrosion to n/s o/s outer sills

some corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f inner wheel arches behind wheels

some corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r inner quarters by spring hagers

some corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r inner sill backs by spring hangers

some corrosion to o/s/r brake drum back plate

some spliting to n/s/f o/s/f post bar rubbers

Pass 31 Jul 2012 58,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside rear inner arch corroded

offside floor by fuel neck corroded

offside front lateral chasis corroded

unable to see front brake pads to inspect

Fail 31 Jul 2012 58,104 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside rear inner arch corroded

offside floor by fuel neck corroded

offside front lateral chasis corroded

unable to see front brake pads to inspect

Pass 28 Jun 2011 57,107 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 57,107 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 55,677 miles

front strut tops corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2009 55,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

front strut tops corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,109 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 51,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 47,072 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 47,069 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 42,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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E158 MFA is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 E158 MFA, 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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E158 MFA is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 29 April 1988.

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