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E549 YMB

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,801 mi
Last recorded76,801 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE549 YMB
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 76,801 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 76,687 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 76,555 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 75,888 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 75,820 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 75,570 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 74,455 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 73,577 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 72,783 miles

Nearside Front front shock has slight play in shaft

Nearside Rear wheel bearing/half shaft slight play

Fail 15 Dec 2016 72,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front front shock has slight play in shaft

Nearside Rear wheel bearing/half shaft slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2015 72,262 miles

o/s/f floot/under arch previously repaired/corroding

Fail 2 Oct 2015 72,255 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f floot/under arch previously repaired/corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2014 71,872 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 71,435 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,675 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 69,672 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 69,668 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 69,664 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 69,604 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 69,595 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 69,559 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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E549 YMB is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 E549 YMB, 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 E549 YMB registered?

E549 YMB is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E549 YMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E549 YMB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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