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E305 FVK

1988 Bedford Rascal

Green Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,299 mi
Last recorded21,299 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE305 FVK
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 21,299 miles

engine sump leaking oil

rear bushes in rear springs worn

spare tyre flat

Fail 10 Oct 2011 21,256 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine sump leaking oil

rear bushes in rear springs worn

spare tyre flat

Pass 7 Oct 2010 18,687 miles

n/s headlamp damp inside

slight play in centre steering idler

Fail 30 Sep 2010 18,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

n/s headlamp damp inside

slight play in centre steering idler

Pass 8 Oct 2009 17,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 16,788 miles

near side front track rod end slight play/off side rear slight play to wheel bearing

Fail 7 Oct 2008 16,777 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

near side front track rod end slight play/off side rear slight play to wheel bearing

Pass 10 May 2007 30,301 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 31,301 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near and off side front wheels slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2006 99,969 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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E305 FVK is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Green with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E305 FVK, 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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E305 FVK is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 19 May 1988.

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