MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Floor not fully secure wheel arche (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Floor not fully secure wheel arche (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
underbody coated in shultz
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
underbody coated in shultz
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advise oil leak.
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fuel system component leaking filler neck breather pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering pivot point has excessive play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' stickers (8.3.1e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner front wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
corrosion to o/s/front outrigger
front to rear fuel pipes corroded
slight play in n/s/front wheel bearing
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front slight brake bind
Offside Front slight brake bind
Oil leak ()
parts of the chassis, sills and suspension are corroded in perscribed areas
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor in area of brake pedal mounting (3.3.A.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides in area of top strut mount (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Braking system leaking both wheel cylinder areas (3.6.A.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven 62% (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front slight brake bind
Oil leak ()
parts of the chassis, sills, suspension and body are corroded
Oil leak
damage around body
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front valance corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
ADVISE Front service brake imbalance close to limit of 25% (actual value 21%) Advise brake check
ADVISE corrosion (but not excessive to body mounting points
ADVISE corrosion to o/s front of vehicle structure(but outside prescribed areas
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Bedford Rascal?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E614 HBV is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
Across all 1987 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 60,590 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 E614 HBV, 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 39 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E614 HBV is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 23 November 1987.
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