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E536 BGS

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,480 mi
Last recorded24,480 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2006
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE536 BGS
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2006 24,480 miles

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

CORROSION patches of corrosion throughout vehicle on body and chassis particular places to note chassis by battery and nearside strut top also signs of repairs carried out

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear springs , some deterioration showing on all bushes and shackles

centre steering idler , some play/wear visible

fuel cap seal - small splits apparrent

rear no plate , poor condition

rumble noise heard when checking rear wheel bearings , could be in diff

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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E536 BGS is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E536 BGS, 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 E536 BGS registered?

E536 BGS is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 17 February 1988.

Is E536 BGS safe to buy?

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