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E546 FMJ

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,881 mi
Last recorded50,881 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE546 FMJ
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 50,881 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 50,881 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 49,675 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 49,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

park brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 21 Aug 2023 49,161 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 48,188 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 47,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 46,279 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 46,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 45,588 miles

Nearside Front door step corroded

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

Offside Front door step corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2019 45,582 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front door step corroded

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

Offside Front door step corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2008 45,521 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 45,497 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 45,409 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 45,409 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 45,046 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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E546 FMJ is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E546 FMJ, 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 E546 FMJ registered?

E546 FMJ is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 8 July 1988.

Is E546 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E546 FMJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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