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E851 FTF

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,046 mi
Last recorded90,046 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE851 FTF
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 90,046 miles

front crossmember and front wheel arches very rusty and weak

rear brake pipes very rusty and weak

Pass 16 Aug 2007 88,955 miles

front brake hoses perishing badly

front pads 3/4 worn

Fail 15 Aug 2006 86,500 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front inner wings rusty and weak

nearside front crossmember very rusty and weak

Pass 15 Aug 2006 86,500 miles

both front inner wings rusty and weak

nearside front crossmember very rusty and weak

Pass 25 Aug 2005 81,025 miles

both front inner wings very rusty

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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E851 FTF is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E851 FTF, 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

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What year was E851 FTF registered?

E851 FTF is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 30 January 1988.

Is E851 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E851 FTF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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