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E749 HCX

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,511 mi
Last recorded7,511 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE749 HCX
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 7,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe peppered (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 6,253 miles

Offside Front CONDENSATION IN LAMP

Pass 5 Oct 2023 35,368 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 35,367 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 26,535 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 17,027 miles

Offside headlamp has moisture inside. slightly affecting its light output

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output shaft seal leaking gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt protective rubber boot, old, cracked, opened slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

suspension leaf springs have mild corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2020 1,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and nearside rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front suspension arms ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

both track rod end ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2019 1,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tea arm bush wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tea arm bush wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 99,849 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 99,407 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 99,325 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 99,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 99,044 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 98,806 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 98,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 98,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 97,691 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 30 Mar 2011 97,206 miles

both front track support arm bushes deteriorated but no movement in

slight movement in steering idler

Pass 21 Apr 2010 96,642 miles

corrosion around front suspension top mount area and door seal area

lower arm /track arms bushes deteriorated

windscreen deterioration bottom of the swept area

Fail 19 Apr 2010 96,642 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

corrosion around front suspension top mount area and door seal area

lower arm /track arms bushes deteriorated

windscreen deterioration bottom of the swept area

Pass 8 Apr 2009 96,060 miles

body rusty around top supension mountings

Pass 10 Apr 2008 94,647 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 93,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 93,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 92,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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E749 HCX is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E749 HCX, 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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E749 HCX is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 May 1988.

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