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E460 FWV

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,661 mi
Last recorded90,661 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE460 FWV
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 90,661 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 90,399 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 89,997 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 89,666 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 89,004 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 88,500 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 88,066 miles

Nearside Front near top shock absorber mounting slight corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2019 88,066 miles

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

Nearside Front near top shock absorber mounting slight corrosion

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 86,707 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 85,281 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 83,205 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 82,549 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 82,549 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 80,791 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,803 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 79,513 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 78,851 miles

footbrake spongy pedal

Fail 16 Apr 2010 78,851 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

footbrake spongy pedal

Pass 27 Mar 2009 77,398 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 74,559 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 71,109 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 70,425 miles

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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E460 FWV is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 E460 FWV, 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 E460 FWV registered?

E460 FWV is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 6 June 1988.

Is E460 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E460 FWV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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