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E778 BFJ

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,318 mi
Last recorded72,318 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE778 BFJ
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 72,318 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 71,457 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 71,457 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 71,353 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

various suspension components have corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2024 71,347 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 69,935 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor/wheel arch area repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 69,925 miles

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 68,476 miles

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))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 68,476 miles

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 68,110 miles

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))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 68,105 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 66,772 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 65,162 miles

wear in steering idler arm

Pass 7 Apr 2017 63,660 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 62,324 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted but does apply pressure to seal

Fail 5 Apr 2016 62,316 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 61,095 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 60,261 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2010 60,227 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2009 58,930 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2009 58,884 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 55,555 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 55,497 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 53,739 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 53,729 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 53,707 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 53,707 miles

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)

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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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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