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E586 OMF

1988 Bedford Rascal

Beige Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,617 mi
Last recorded75,617 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE586 OMF
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 75,617 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 75,317 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 74,795 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 74,469 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 73,456 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 73,456 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 72,377 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 71,585 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 71,585 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,477 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 71,135 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,292 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 70,241 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering top mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f wheel arch incorrectly repaired ( not within prescribed area )

Pass 29 Aug 2015 69,359 miles

general corrosion to chassis & floor

unable to test emission due to exhaust

Fail 26 Aug 2015 69,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

general corrosion to chassis & floor

unable to test emission due to exhaust

Pass 3 Sep 2014 67,768 miles

both front wheel arches corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2014 67,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 66,566 miles

exhaust corroding

front wheel arches corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2012 65,022 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Aug 2011 64,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 64,335 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 May 2009 64,259 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 May 2008 64,011 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 3,184 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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E586 OMF is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Beige with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E586 OMF, 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 E586 OMF registered?

E586 OMF is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 8 February 1988.

Is E586 OMF safe to buy?

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