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E551 NCK

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,951 mi
Last recorded22,951 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE551 NCK
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2007 22,951 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 22,261 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 22,248 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front number plate deteriorating

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

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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E551 NCK is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 62,522 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 E551 NCK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E551 NCK registered?

E551 NCK is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 4 May 1988.

Is E551 NCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E551 NCK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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