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E631 LWS

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

8,686 mi
Last recorded8,686 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE631 LWS
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 8,686 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 7,156 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 7,156 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 56,291 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion by o/s/r bump stop

oil/coolant on engine

rear number plate cracked

wipers smeary

Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,291 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion by o/s/r bump stop

oil/coolant on engine

rear number plate cracked

wipers smeary

Pass 16 Feb 2011 4,155 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 3,071 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

floor corroded offside front

Fail 24 Mar 2009 2,867 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 2,867 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 1,979 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 99,753 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 99,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front tyres wearing on outer egdes

Pass 22 Mar 2006 97,157 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 97,107 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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E631 LWS is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E631 LWS, 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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E631 LWS is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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