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E601 KJU

1988 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,662 mi
Last recorded74,662 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE601 KJU
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 74,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 74,439 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 74,439 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 74,424 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 71,450 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 68,150 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 68,111 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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E601 KJU is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E601 KJU, 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 E601 KJU registered?

E601 KJU is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 24 June 1988.

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The MOT history for E601 KJU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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