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E508 HRX

1988 Bedford Rascal

Black Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,623 mi
Last recorded90,623 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE508 HRX
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 90,623 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion under vehicle all over

Pass 21 Jul 2023 88,781 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 88,781 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 88,135 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, light rust corrosion

Front Windscreen is chipped in other swept zone area under 40mm

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Leaf springs bushes, perishing

Fail 14 Jan 2021 88,135 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device missing T. R. E, SPLIT PIN (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, light rust corrosion

Front Windscreen is chipped in other swept zone area under 40mm

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Leaf springs bushes, perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2019 83,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 83,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 81,507 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 75,690 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 75,690 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 66,624 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 65,122 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 63,268 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 61,372 miles

Nearside Rear 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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E508 HRX is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Black with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E508 HRX, 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 E508 HRX registered?

E508 HRX is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 10 May 1988.

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