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E299 EPN

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,614 mi
Last recorded76,614 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE299 EPN
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 76,614 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front brake hose ferrules becoming corroded

exhaust system corroded

minor oil leaks

slight play in both front wheels

various suspension components becoming corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2018 76,485 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (1.1.A.3f)

nearside door mirror becoming insecure

slight playe felt in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 19 Feb 2018 76,485 miles

Direction indicator not working both front (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

nearside door mirror becoming insecure

slight playe felt in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Feb 2017 75,905 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 75,905 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 75,875 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle has corrosion underneath

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 75,848 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 75,729 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 61,310 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,271 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 61,271 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

surface rust on chassis and body

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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E299 EPN is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E299 EPN, 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 E299 EPN registered?

E299 EPN is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 13 April 1988.

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