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E689 UFC

1987 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,647 mi
Last recorded86,647 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE689 UFC
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 86,647 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

extensive cracks to offside rear tyre wall <age deteriation>

extensive surface corrosion on entire floor pan of vehicle <recommend rust treatment and underseal>

offside front tyre void of tread on its inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2013 85,364 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 85,357 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 85,177 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 84,415 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 84,415 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 83,133 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 83,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

note tyres splits in tread

Pass 7 Apr 2009 82,562 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 82,558 miles

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 79,101 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 7,923 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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E689 UFC is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E689 UFC, 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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E689 UFC is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 9 September 1987.

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