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E689 ATV

1987 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,258 mi
Last recorded85,258 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2006
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE689 ATV
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2006 85,258 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 85,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 82,381 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 82,181 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front of vehicle corroded/holed outside perscibed area

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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E689 ATV is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E689 ATV, 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 E689 ATV registered?

E689 ATV is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 December 1987.

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