MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,318 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch/door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
under body and various suspension components are corroded
Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor cab foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under body and various suspension components are corroded
Central Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under body and various suspension components are corroded
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
various suspension components have corrosion
Central Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rack mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
various suspension components have corrosion
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor/wheel arch area repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel hose leaking hose from fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/wheelarch area corroded into hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension tie rod area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn very low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering rack mounting point (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower door pillar corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension upper mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper suspension mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember area (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Body has an unsafe modification rear step causing hazzard to pedestrians (6.2.1 (d) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play pitman arm worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front floor corroded into small hole
wear in steering idler arm
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted but does apply pressure to seal
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted but does apply pressure to seal
Exhaust deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
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E778 BFJ is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 E778 BFJ, 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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E778 BFJ is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 6 April 1988.
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