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E783 NEL

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

41,665 mi
Last recorded41,665 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE783 NEL
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 41,665 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 41,478 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 41,478 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding excessive bind first application of brake [ seizing wheel cylinder ] (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 41,387 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 41,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 41,143 miles

Battery warning light intermittently illuminates

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively alternator belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 41,143 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery warning light intermittently illuminates

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively alternator belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 40,990 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 40,929 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 40,568 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 40,043 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 39,713 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 39,265 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,465 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 37,786 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 37,082 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 36,369 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 36,369 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 35,380 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,100 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 32,910 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 31,865 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 31,865 miles

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

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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E783 NEL is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 E783 NEL, 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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What year was E783 NEL registered?

E783 NEL is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 26 February 1988.

Is E783 NEL safe to buy?

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