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E188 STX

1988 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,726 mi
Last recorded58,726 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE188 STX
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 58,726 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 57,623 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 55,973 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 54,212 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,708 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 49,241 miles

0sf brake disc pitted

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

corrosion to ns seatbelt mount

corrosion to nsr wheel arch

gearbox noisy

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,280 miles

Rear spring hanger bushes perishing

all metal brake pipes have some corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2010 47,280 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear spring hanger bushes perishing

all metal brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,027 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 44,937 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 43,541 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 41,072 miles

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion to under body areas

Fail 27 Sep 2006 41,072 miles

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

surface corrosion to under body areas

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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E188 STX is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E188 STX, 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 E188 STX registered?

E188 STX is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 17 June 1988.

Is E188 STX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E188 STX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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