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E396 ERO

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

8,657 mi
Last recorded8,657 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE396 ERO
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 8,657 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 8,657 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 7,581 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 7,581 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 56,548 miles

corrosion to vehicle.

Pass 22 Apr 2023 3,243 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 38 years old, new recommended

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear 32 year old and perishing, new recommended

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush + corroded (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily undersealed, cannot test fully (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 3,237 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osr sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 38 years old, new recommended

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear 32 year old and perishing, new recommended

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush + corroded (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily undersealed, cannot test fully (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 3,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear front section corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

all brake pipes heavily undersealed.

nearside rear tyre 37 years old,new recommended.

offside rear tyre 31 years old & perishing,new recommended.

Pass 18 Feb 2021 3,039 miles

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

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

brake pipes undersealed,unable to test fully.

offside rear tyre 30 years old,new recommended.

Fail 18 Feb 2021 3,039 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake pipes undersealed,unable to test fully.

offside rear tyre 30 years old,new recommended.

Pass 5 Aug 2019 2,747 miles

all brake pipes heavily undersealed.

Pass 23 Feb 2018 2,613 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Oil leak engine ()

battery tray corroding.

brake pipes heavily undersealed.

Fail 23 Feb 2018 2,613 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Oil leak engine ()

battery tray corroding.

brake pipes heavily undersealed.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 2,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 1,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tie bar bushes deteriorating

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.B.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 1,325 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2013 1,032 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 1,032 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 923 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 787 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 779 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2009 604 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2008 529 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 529 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tie bar bushes starting to perish

Pass 22 Feb 2006 99,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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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E396 ERO is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E396 ERO, 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 E396 ERO registered?

E396 ERO is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 6 June 1988.

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