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E498 JTC

1987 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,921 mi
Last recorded91,921 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE498 JTC
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine963cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 91,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/r/12c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 91,863 miles

Nearside Rear reverse light in-op

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/r12c (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 91,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reverse light in-op

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/r12c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 89,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/12 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 86,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/r12c inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 86,821 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/r12c inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 85,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/12 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 84,034 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 83,357 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 82,325 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle showing signs of corrosion everywhere but not in prescribed areas

Pass 2 Jul 2012 81,302 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 81,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 78,064 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 75,568 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 75,568 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 74,799 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 74,389 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 74,389 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 73,304 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 71,613 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 70,737 miles

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

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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E498 JTC is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in White with a 963cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 60,590 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 E498 JTC, 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 39 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E498 JTC registered?

E498 JTC is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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