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E319 KAJ

1987 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,272 mi
Last recorded13,272 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE319 KAJ
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2024 13,272 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff leaking

Vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2023 7,550 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVISE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

general corrosion to most parts of vehicle

Fail 11 Feb 2023 7,550 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVISE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

general corrosion to most parts of vehicle

Pass 14 Feb 2022 4,505 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower shackle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower shackle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 4,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower shackle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower shackle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 44,950 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 44,946 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 4,035 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 4,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 May 2018 4,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2013 4,002 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

advise chip in windscreen

advise rear number plate laminate flaking

Pass 4 Jan 2012 97,578 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 97,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 93,779 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 93,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 86,759 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 86,759 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 86,678 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 86,676 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 86,568 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 86,309 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 85,656 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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E319 KAJ is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E319 KAJ, 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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E319 KAJ is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 September 1987.

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