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E649 FGY

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,961 mi
Last recorded90,961 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE649 FGY
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 90,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 90,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 88,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 87,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 87,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive On emission readings (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive On emission readings (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel arch area has been welded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel arch area has been welded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe line (Corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Vehicle outer body general conditions (Corroded)

Parking brake lever has excessive travel, may need adjustment

Pass 2 Apr 2016 87,169 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 85,711 miles

o/s/r brake line corroded, both front wheel arches have been repaired (as per last vt32 ) †handbrake travel is a little high advise adjusting

Fail 11 Sep 2007 85,702 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front wheel archs have been repaired (with what appares to be filler) it is not eviedent if the panals have been welded and it appares that the repair is strong.

Near side front brake hose perished.

Off side rear brake line corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2006 84,397 miles

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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E649 FGY is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 62,522 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 E649 FGY, 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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E649 FGY is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 26 April 1988.

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