CarVerify

Free Car Check

E841 BOD

1988 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 940cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,920 mi
Last recorded16,920 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bedford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE841 BOD
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine940cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2012 16,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 16,043 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 16,043 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 14,676 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 11,693 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 9,067 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 8,795 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

front number plate slighty discoloured

n/s front tyre slight cracking on side wall

Pass 17 Feb 2007 8,795 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

front number plate slighty discoloured

n/s front tyre slight cracking on side wall

Pass 1 Feb 2006 8,655 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 8,655 miles

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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
Full Bedford Rascal reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E841 BOD is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E841 BOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E841 BOD?

You can check the full history of E841 BOD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E841 BOD registered?

E841 BOD is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 3 May 1988.

Is E841 BOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E841 BOD shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E841 BOD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E841 BOD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.