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E220 CWL

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,612 mi
Last recorded46,612 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE220 CWL
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 46,612 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 46,381 miles

front suspension bushes cracked/perished

lower edge of windscreen clouded/discoloured

rear spring bushes worn/perished

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 29 Aug 2012 46,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Nearside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wheel trims pressing on tyre valve stems and o/s/r

front suspension bushes cracked/perished

lower edge of windscreen clouded/discoloured

rear spring bushes worn/perished

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 29 Jun 2011 46,086 miles

nearside rear foot brake low.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 45,309 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 45,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

rear service brake rise and fall poor

Fail 17 Mar 2009 45,140 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,140 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 45,017 miles

near side rear foot brake slighty low

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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E220 CWL is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 62,522 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 E220 CWL, 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 E220 CWL registered?

E220 CWL is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 27 June 1988.

Is E220 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E220 CWL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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