MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,758 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Bedford Rascal?
Based on 15,670 MOT tests across 1,845 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E179 NVV is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E179 NVV, 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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E179 NVV is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 26 April 1988.
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