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E683 YKK

1988 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,047 mi
Last recorded71,047 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE683 YKK
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 71,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 70,615 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 63,820 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 56,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 56,327 miles

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

Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 46,839 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 40,433 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 40,374 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,702 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 25,937 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 21,167 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 188,592 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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E683 YKK is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E683 YKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E683 YKK registered?

E683 YKK is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 9 May 1988.

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