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E885 XKN

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,881 mi
Last recorded97,881 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE885 XKN
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 97,881 miles

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

coil springs corroded

front floor starting to corrode

leaf springs corroded

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 30 May 2024 93,744 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

coil springs starting to corrode

front floor starting to corrode

leaf springs starting to corrode

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 26 May 2023 93,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 91,542 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 91,497 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 91,274 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 90,563 miles

Areas of vehicle underside and components showing corrosion damage

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe; both sections (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside wiper blade juddering in operation

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear lamp cluster lens damaged,but meeting test criteria

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 90,401 miles

o/s rear lamp damaged

oil leak on engine

Pass 24 May 2017 90,112 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 90,112 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 88,783 miles

Engine covers and undertrays obscuring some components

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 88,783 miles

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

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

Engine covers and undertrays obscuring some components

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 84,965 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 83,443 miles

light scratches on windscreen

Pass 7 Feb 2013 81,919 miles

light scratches on windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2012 78,469 miles

o/s front tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Feb 2011 75,799 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 75,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 74,679 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 73,669 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 72,311 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 69,245 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 69,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XKN is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XKN, 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 XKN registered?

E885 XKN is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 11 March 1988.

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