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E507 JAS

1987 Bedford Rascal

Grey Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,317 mi
Last recorded80,317 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE507 JAS
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 80,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 80,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 79,087 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 78,085 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear bump stops missing / broken

Pass 21 Jul 2015 76,594 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 76,536 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all ball joint gaiters deteriated

offside rear tyre tread badly cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2013 76,371 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear tyre start to perish

offside rear tyre start to perish

Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,340 miles

corrosion nearside front corner

corrosion offside front corner

Pass 27 Apr 2011 76,114 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 75,795 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 75,076 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 74,284 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 73,655 miles

offside rear brake effort low

Pass 10 Apr 2006 72,944 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside front crossmember covered in thick underseal appears ok

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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E507 JAS is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in Grey with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 E507 JAS, 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 E507 JAS registered?

E507 JAS is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 27 November 1987.

Is E507 JAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E507 JAS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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