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E164 BBM

1988 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

3,324 mi
Last recorded3,324 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE164 BBM
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 3,324 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 3,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 3,106 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 3,098 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 3,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 2,456 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 1,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 156 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper suspension area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper suspension area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 98,863 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 97,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

idle speed slightly high

Fail 29 Mar 2017 97,595 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

idle speed slightly high

Pass 5 Oct 2015 94,546 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 92,245 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 91,939 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 91,417 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 90,547 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 89,293 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 88,107 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 87,065 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 86,026 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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E164 BBM is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 E164 BBM, 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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E164 BBM is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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