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E366 LRU

1987 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

25,939 mi
Last recorded25,939 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE366 LRU
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 25,939 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 25,936 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired at floor - not fully welded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury at A post (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired at floor - not fully welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired at floor - not fully welded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired at floor - not fully welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired at floor - not fully welded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired at floor - not fully welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front track control arm locating bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 25,929 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 25,929 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Body insecure door step (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Body insecure door step (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 25,384 miles

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 25,017 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 25,017 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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 14 Feb 2020 24,898 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 24,898 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 23,859 miles

advise corrosion osf floor not structual

advise osf trailing arm bushes split + perished

Fail 21 Aug 2018 23,599 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise corrosion osf floor not structual

advise osf trailing arm bushes split + perished

Pass 3 Aug 2017 23,279 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 23,279 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 22,355 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 22,120 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 22,120 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Near side front has a small hole in passenger footwell floor , not in prescribed area....

Pass 27 Jun 2014 21,736 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 21,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corossion under the all of the car

excesive corossion on both door steps

water pipe broken

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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E366 LRU is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E366 LRU, 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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E366 LRU is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 9 September 1987.

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