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E459 KTS

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,440 mi
Last recorded85,440 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE459 KTS
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 85,440 miles

Both rearmost leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Various signs of corrosion to vehicle underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 85,435 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rearmost leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Various signs of corrosion to vehicle underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 82,133 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rearmost leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

various signs of slight corrosion to vehicle underside

Fail 16 Nov 2020 82,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rearmost leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

various signs of slight corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 7 May 2019 76,879 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 76,030 miles

Brake pipes under-sealed preventing full inspection

Offside rear and nearside rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Offside and nearside (1.1.A.3f)

Unable to fully check some previous welding repairs

Vehicle has some areas of corrosion not in prescribed areas

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Wooden floor for gas bottle storage rotten

Fail 10 May 2018 76,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner arch repair not seam welded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/80/12 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner arch repair not seam welded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (8.2.2)

Brake pipes under-sealed preventing full inspection

Offside rear and nearside rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Offside and nearside (1.1.A.3f)

Unable to fully check some previous welding repairs

Vehicle has some areas of corrosion not in prescribed areas

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Wooden floor for gas bottle storage rotten

Pass 5 Jun 2017 72,326 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear shackle pin bushes starting to deteriorate front and rears (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 69,013 miles

Corrosion to some pipes

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 3 May 2016 69,008 miles

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

Corrosion to some pipes

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Jun 2015 68,346 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 68,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 66,492 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 66,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 66,038 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 66,038 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 63,428 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 57,514 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 57,491 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Front 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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E459 KTS is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 E459 KTS, 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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E459 KTS is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 4 July 1988.

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