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E452 KVN

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,075 mi
Last recorded77,075 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE452 KVN
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2021 77,075 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Close to shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Close to gearbox support mount bolts offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Body component likely to become detached Moulding strip (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached Metal mudguard (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorbers have slight movement

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 74,748 miles

o/s/f outrigger corroded,slight leak from exhaust front pipe,brake pipes corroding

Fail 12 Apr 2018 74,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f outrigger corroded,slight leak from exhaust front pipe,brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2017 72,386 miles

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules+exhaust corroding,o/s door mirror glass poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2016 70,497 miles

rear brakes getting low on effort

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules+exhaust corroding

Pass 1 May 2015 70,164 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight brake binding from all brakes

suspension components+floor+body panels+arches+chassis members+corroded underside,front number plate cracked,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,

Fail 27 Apr 2015 70,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight brake binding from all brakes

suspension components+floor+body panels+arches+chassis members+corroded underside,front number plate cracked,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,

Pass 11 Jun 2008 69,966 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 69,966 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 69,925 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 69,285 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 69,285 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 16 May 2005 69,122 miles
Fail 16 May 2005 69,122 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE VALANCE AREAS CORRODED BUT NOT IN PRESCIBED AREA

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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E452 KVN is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E452 KVN, 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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E452 KVN is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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