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E176 REP

1987 Bedford Rascal

Grey Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,827 mi
Last recorded67,827 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE176 REP
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 67,827 miles

Unable to fully assess vehicle underside as it has been heavily undersealed

Pass 31 May 2016 66,611 miles

Engine oil leak

Underside corroded

Fail 27 May 2016 66,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Underside corroded

Pass 30 May 2015 66,052 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,040 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 66,040 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 66,024 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 66,024 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 64,571 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 64,154 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wing panels are corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2009 64,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wing panels are corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2007 64,001 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 64,001 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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E176 REP is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in Grey with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 60,590 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 E176 REP, 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 39 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E176 REP registered?

E176 REP is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is E176 REP safe to buy?

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