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E586 XND

1988 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,833 mi
Last recorded35,833 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2008
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE586 XND
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2008 35,833 miles

Play detected in nearside steering system and it would appear that the steering system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 21 Jun 2008 35,833 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play detected in nearside steering system and it would appear that the steering system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 34,654 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 34,646 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 30,155 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 30,155 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XND is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XND, 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 E586 XND registered?

E586 XND is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 25 March 1988.

Is E586 XND safe to buy?

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