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E787 EEO

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,594 mi
Last recorded64,594 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE787 EEO
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2026 64,594 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x3 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2024 64,452 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 64,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 64,273 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 63,969 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 63,330 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 63,330 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 62,351 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 62,330 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 61,233 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,035 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 61,033 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,225 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,992 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 53,212 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,946 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 46,773 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 43,316 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 39,313 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 38,476 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 38,152 miles

front number plate starting to discolour

n/s front tyre worn on outter edge

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

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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E787 EEO is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 E787 EEO, 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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E787 EEO is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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