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E295 DGW

1987 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,098 mi
Last recorded38,098 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE295 DGW
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 38,098 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front seal below door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 37,969 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 37,730 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 37,730 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 37,724 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 37,640 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 37,408 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 37,408 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 36,758 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,648 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2015 36,606 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2014 36,411 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 36,044 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 35,741 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 35,552 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 35,124 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2009 34,632 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 May 2009 34,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2008 33,904 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 33,904 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 8 May 2007 33,300 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2007 33,300 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 31,964 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 31,964 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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E295 DGW is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 E295 DGW, 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 E295 DGW registered?

E295 DGW is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 12 October 1987.

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