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E571 DPN

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,439 mi
Last recorded92,439 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE571 DPN
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 92,439 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 92,439 miles

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 89,768 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 87,862 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckles sticking on pull

Pass 21 Nov 2022 87,334 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened And springs themselves are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides and play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff noisy

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All rear (5.3.2 (c))

Various components corroded

Various panels corroded

Various signs of corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Aug 2020 87,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 17 Aug 2020 87,292 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under drivers door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Towing eye (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 85,284 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened and offside (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 85,284 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened and offside (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 78,808 miles

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2016 76,116 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 75,763 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 73,178 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 7 Apr 2011 72,659 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 72,659 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 72,603 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 72,593 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 68,000 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 67,446 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 67,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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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E571 DPN is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E571 DPN, 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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E571 DPN is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 26 February 1988.

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