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E652 VYD

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,439 mi
Last recorded62,439 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE652 VYD
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 62,439 miles

registration plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2025 61,944 miles

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

both sills corroded

front registration plate corroded

oil leak

start of corrosion chassis/underbody

Pass 31 Jul 2024 61,387 miles

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

front registration plate deteriorated

oil leak

side door corroded

start of corrosion to chassis/underbody

Fail 24 Jul 2024 61,387 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

start of corrosion to chassis/underbody

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

front registration plate deteriorated

oil leak

side door corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2023 60,550 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

oil leak

start of corrosion front and rear underbody

Pass 29 Jul 2022 59,480 miles

Coolant leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

start of corrosion underbody front and rear

Pass 28 Jul 2021 58,169 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

start of corrosion underbody front and rear

Pass 30 Jul 2020 56,840 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

front number plate deteriorated

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2019 56,035 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all spring bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 55,812 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2017 55,812 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 55,021 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 55,021 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2015 54,552 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2015 54,552 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2014 54,038 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 52,792 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 51,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2011 50,736 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 49,119 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 49,119 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,309 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear no. plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Apr 2009 47,309 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear no. plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Apr 2008 45,991 miles

Chip in windscreen ZONE B

Rear leaf spring bush's starting to wear

Pass 18 Apr 2007 43,068 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 42,842 miles

windscreen slight crack in zone a

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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E652 VYD is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 E652 VYD, 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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What year was E652 VYD registered?

E652 VYD is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 12 February 1988.

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