MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,440 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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
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
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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
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
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)
Corrosion to some pipes
Corrosion various parts of underbody and components
Small chip in windscreen
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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?
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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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