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E307 YYA

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

52,858 mi
Last recorded52,858 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE307 YYA
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 52,858 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 52,858 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 52,579 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 52,557 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 52,417 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 51,602 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 51,193 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 51,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 50,145 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 50,145 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 50,080 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 49,900 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 49,837 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 49,162 miles

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

o/s front door step has some corrosion.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 47,850 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 47,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 47,105 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front tyre starting to perish and split.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,677 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 46,677 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both wiper blade rubbers split.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 45,413 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2010 44,129 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 42,518 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 41,807 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 41,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,729 miles

offside body locker side door insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2006 39,382 miles

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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E307 YYA is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 E307 YYA, 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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E307 YYA is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 20 June 1988.

Is E307 YYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E307 YYA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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