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E885 FGW

1988 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

178,622 mi
Last recorded178,622 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE885 FGW
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 178,622 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 177,825 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 177,276 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 176,758 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 176,374 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 176,162 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 176,161 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 75,817 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 75,128 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 74,587 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 174,169 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 73,198 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 73,198 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 73,194 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 72,511 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 72,042 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 70,986 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 69,663 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 68,437 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 67,364 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 66,966 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 66,912 miles

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.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 64,597 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 62,888 miles

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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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.

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