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E647 OEX

1987 Bedford Rascal

Grey Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

358 mi
Last recorded358 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2005
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE647 OEX
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2005 358 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 21 Nov 2005 343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e) DANGEROUS

EXTENSIVE WELD REPAIRS TO UNDERSIDE (COVERED IN THICK BLACK UNDERSEAL)

FRONT SCREEN LONG CRACK (OUTSIDE ZONE A+B)

SOME SMOKE FROM EXHAUST. WILL REQUIRE ATENTION SOON

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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E647 OEX is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in Grey with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E647 OEX, 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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What year was E647 OEX registered?

E647 OEX is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 11 August 1987.

Is E647 OEX safe to buy?

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