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E421 LSL

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

63,306 mi
Last recorded63,306 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE421 LSL
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 63,306 miles

Slight oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2016 63,305 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Middle and rear sections (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2015 62,305 miles

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

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

front x member slightly corroded

nearside front outrigger slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 62,214 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front x-member slightly corroded

nearside front inner arch slightly corroded

nearside outer outrigger slightly corroded

offside front inner arch slightly corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2013 62,214 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front x-member slightly corroded

nearside front inner arch slightly corroded

nearside outer outrigger slightly corroded

offside front inner arch slightly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 62,058 miles

battery insecure

both front wipers split but clear the screen

nearside front flexy ferrules corroded

offside front flexy ferrules corroded

offside front mud guard insecure

Fail 5 Dec 2012 62,058 miles

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

battery insecure

both front wipers split but clear the screen

nearside front flexy ferrules corroded

offside front flexy ferrules corroded

offside front mud guard insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2011 61,882 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 61,864 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Both wheelarches corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 61,307 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 61,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres badly perished nearside front tyre bafly perished

Fail 11 Nov 2009 60,973 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres badly perished nearside front tyre bafly perished

Pass 17 Nov 2008 59,949 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 59,948 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2006 58,900 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2006 58,900 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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E421 LSL is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 E421 LSL, 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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E421 LSL is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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