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E166 AOD

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,990 mi
Last recorded11,990 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE166 AOD
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 11,990 miles

Front suspension to chassis mounting point corroded.

Fail 3 Sep 2013 11,990 miles

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

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

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front suspension to chassis mounting point corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 11,394 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 11,394 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2011 8,093 miles

early corrosion to both front suspension tops

Fail 2 Sep 2011 8,093 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

early corrosion to both front suspension tops

Pass 24 Aug 2010 5,548 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 3,191 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 3,191 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 824 miles

front top suspension mounts corroding and heavily undersealed steering rack mount corroding n/s headlight is deteriorating

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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E166 AOD is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E166 AOD, 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 E166 AOD registered?

E166 AOD is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 25 January 1988.

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