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E32 EPU

1988 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,510 mi
Last recorded93,510 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE32 EPU
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 93,510 miles

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

both front tyres perished

corrosion to outer wheel arches

corrosion under nearside front seat around top shock mount

offside rear tyre perished and close to the limit

play in centre steering idler

Fail 20 Jan 2011 93,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres perished

corrosion to outer wheel arches

heavy corrosion to both front lower inner wheel arches outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion under both front seats around top shock mount

offside rear tyre perished and on the legal limit

play in centre steering idler

poor reserve travel to service brake pedal

Fail 15 Jan 2011 93,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

corrosion to outer wheel arches

heavy corrosion to both front lower inner wheel arches outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion under both front seats around top shock mount

offside rear tyre perished and on the legal limit

play in centre steering idler

Pass 16 Jan 2010 88,491 miles

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

corrosion to front chassis crossmember

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

corrosion to rear of vehicle around rear leaf spring mounts

heavy corrosion to front floors not within a prescribed area

parking brake travel high

play in steering idler (close to excessive)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 84,456 miles

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

corrosion around front suspension top mountings

corrosion to fornt and rear inner sills

Pass 11 Jan 2008 81,474 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 79,075 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 79,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion around front suspension turrets and top shock mounts

Pass 16 Jan 2006 75,675 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 75,675 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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E32 EPU is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Blue 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 E32 EPU, 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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E32 EPU is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 5 February 1988.

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