MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,622 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple slight leak (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe beside of fuel tank slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Upper Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advise O/S/Front Top Susp. Mount Starting To Corrode.
Advise, Drivers Seat Base Torn.
Advise, Lower Parts Of Body. & Doors, Showing Signs Of Corrosion.
Advise, Wiring Not Fully Secure, N/S. Of Gear Box.
How Reliable is the Bedford Rascal?
Based on 15,670 MOT tests across 1,845 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E885 FGW is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 E885 FGW, 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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What year was E885 FGW registered?
E885 FGW is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 7 March 1988.
Is E885 FGW safe to buy?
The MOT history for E885 FGW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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