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E755 AUD

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

71,017 mi
Last recorded71,017 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE755 AUD
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 71,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2015 67,627 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 67,627 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 65,679 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f top shock absorber mounting corroded

o/s and n/s front wheel arches heavilly corroded

o/s/r bump stop missing

slight oil leak from engine

spare tyre sidewall starting to split

Fail 16 May 2014 65,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel pipe from pump to filter split and in poor condition

n/s/f top shock absorber mounting corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s and n/s front wheel arches heavilly corroded

o/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r tyre low on limit

slight oil leak from engine

spare tyre sidewall starting to split

Pass 29 May 2013 63,465 miles

fuel cap seal starting to split

o/s and n/s front wheel arches corroded

o/s front shockabsorber leaking

Pass 11 May 2012 61,433 miles

fuel filler cap in poor condition

o/s and n/s front wheel arches corroded

slight leak o/s front shockabsorber

Fail 11 May 2012 61,433 miles

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

fuel filler cap in poor condition

n/s rear tyre worn to limit

o/s and n/s front wheel arches corroded

slight leak o/s front shockabsorber

Pass 12 May 2011 59,873 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s and n/s front wheel archs heavilly corroded

o/s and n/s rear spring front eye bushs starting to split

o/s/r tyre worn to limit

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 9 May 2011 59,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s and n/s front wheel archs heavilly corroded

o/s and n/s rear spring front eye bushs starting to split

o/s/r tyre worn to limit

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2010 58,319 miles

clutch pedal pad split

o/s and n/s front wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 May 2009 56,683 miles

clutch pedal pad starting to split

fuel filler cap seal starting to split

o/s rear top shockabsorber rubber starting to split

Fail 27 May 2009 56,683 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

clutch pedal pad starting to split

fuel filler cap seal starting to split

o/s rear top shockabsorber rubber starting to split

Pass 17 May 2007 53,213 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 53,213 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front disc pads low

n/s front suspension top corroded

o/s and n/s rear spring rear shackle bushes worn

Pass 12 Jun 2006 50,807 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 50,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 48,790 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 48,790 miles

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

o/s and n/s front top suspension mountings corroded advise n/s/r tyre low on limit fromt disc pads low

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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E755 AUD is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 E755 AUD, 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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E755 AUD is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 31 March 1988.

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