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E311 HDL

1987 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,171 mi
Last recorded62,171 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE311 HDL
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 62,171 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 62,154 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight age cracking.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 12,089 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 12,089 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,792 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 60,275 miles

genral corrsion though out vehicle

rear brakes low effort

Pass 25 Jun 2010 59,898 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear lamps starting to fade

vehicle has been stood

Pass 11 May 2009 58,561 miles

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion to underbody

Fail 8 May 2009 58,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion to underbody

Pass 25 Apr 2008 57,381 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 57,381 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)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 57,004 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle covered in mud

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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E311 HDL is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 E311 HDL, 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 E311 HDL registered?

E311 HDL is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 7 December 1987.

Is E311 HDL safe to buy?

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