MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,961 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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.
How Reliable is the Bedford Rascal?
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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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