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E317 JGM

1988 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,868 mi
Last recorded84,868 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE317 JGM
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 84,868 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 84,040 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 83,135 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 81,907 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 80,810 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 79,153 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 77,465 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 77,465 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 76,005 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 74,731 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 74,731 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,323 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 72,553 miles

Coolant leak

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brakes slight bind

Pass 14 Aug 2014 70,135 miles

Coolant leak

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 68,101 miles

Coolant leak

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 65,639 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 63,876 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2010 62,046 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 60,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 58,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 57,637 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front seats slightly insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2007 57,599 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

BOTH FRONT SEATS SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 56,327 miles

both front seats slightly insecure

Fail 11 Aug 2006 56,292 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front seats slightly in secure

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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E317 JGM is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E317 JGM, 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 E317 JGM registered?

E317 JGM is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 3 June 1988.

Is E317 JGM safe to buy?

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