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E880 KDE

1987 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,155 mi
Last recorded37,155 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Bedford Rascal60,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE880 KDE
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 37,155 miles

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 37,098 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 36,839 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 36,821 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 36,780 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 36,780 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 36,770 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 36,769 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both wheels (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2019 36,501 miles

Nearside Front chassis outrigger corroded and holed

Offside Front chassis outrigger corroded and holed

Fail 29 Oct 2019 36,501 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front chassis outrigger corroded and holed

Offside Front chassis outrigger corroded and holed

Pass 25 Oct 2018 35,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split but prevents the ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie arm front bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front chassis out rigger corroded and holed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split but prevents the ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front chassis outrigger corroded and holed.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 34,787 miles

Chassis and floor heaverly patched repaired

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

General floor, body and chassis corrosion.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 33,308 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear bump stop mount corroded

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 31,557 miles

corrosion to front of vehicle extensive welding repairs

fuel pipes starting to perrish

Pass 29 Oct 2014 29,217 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 29,217 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 26,641 miles

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

al tyres starting to perish

cab and cab floor has been heaverly patched repaired

front crossmember corroded

front screen starting to delaminate

offside rear chassis corroded

rear road spring eye bushes worn

suspect offsaide raer hub b earing slight noise

Fail 8 Nov 2013 26,641 miles

Offside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

al tyres starting to perish

cab and cab floor has been heaverly patched repaired

front crossmember corroded

front screen starting to delaminate

offside rear chassis corroded

rear road spring eye bushes worn

suspect offsaide raer hub b earing slight noise

Pass 8 Nov 2012 24,310 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 24,310 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 21,710 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 18,396 miles

corrosion to n/s/f front inner sill panel

corrosion to n/s/f rear part of sill panel

Fail 5 Nov 2010 18,396 miles

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

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

corrosion to n/s/f front inner sill panel

corrosion to n/s/f rear part of sill panel

Pass 18 Nov 2009 15,250 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

hose clip rotted away on bottom hose

major erepairs to chassis and body

Fail 17 Nov 2009 15,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

hose clip rotted away on bottom hose

major erepairs to chassis and body

Fail 17 Nov 2009 15,250 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

hose clip rotted away on bottom hose

major repairs to chassis and body

Pass 12 Nov 2008 10,160 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front floor and chassis heaverly repaired

general floor and cxhassis corrrosion

lon g travel on foot brake

Fail 12 Nov 2008 10,160 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front floor and chassis heaverly repaired

general floor and cxhassis corrrosion

lon g travel on foot brake

Pass 6 Nov 2007 5,857 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 5,857 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 480 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Nov 2006 473 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

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

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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E880 KDE is a 1987 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 60,590 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 E880 KDE, 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 39 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E880 KDE is a 1987 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 9 September 1987.

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