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E815 SHA

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

63,771 mi
Last recorded63,771 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE815 SHA
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 63,771 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear and offside front perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

floor pans corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2026 63,771 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear and offside front perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

floor pans corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2025 62,825 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing badly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front floor corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2025 62,825 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing badly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front floor corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2024 62,775 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front floors corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2024 62,775 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

front floors corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 62,379 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front Flexy hose's cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner inner footwell floor has a plate that's Inadequately repaired, plate stuck down with silicon

Fail 7 Dec 2022 62,377 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front Flexy hose's cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner inner footwell floor has a plate that's Inadequately repaired, plate stuck down with silicon

Pass 8 Dec 2021 62,234 miles

Vehicle Undersealed throughout

Pass 29 Jun 2015 62,011 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 62,009 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2014 61,251 miles

Underside of vehicle is corroded but not excessive

Fail 16 May 2014 61,251 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Underside of vehicle is corroded but not excessive

Pass 28 May 2013 60,858 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 60,849 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 59,932 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 59,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 58,624 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 58,624 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2010 55,091 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 55,091 miles

Centre Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 50,883 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 50,882 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 46,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank is starting to rust.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 45,945 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 45,939 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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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E815 SHA is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 E815 SHA, 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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E815 SHA is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 12 April 1988.

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