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E88 GJH

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139 mi
Last recorded139 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE88 GJH
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 139 miles

Close to excessive play in centre steering pivot

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

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

Offside rear spring front hanger prescribed area corroded

Rear differential noisy

Rear of offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Close to excessive play in centre steering pivot

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

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

Offside rear spring front hanger prescribed area corroded

Rear differential noisy

Rear of offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 97,813 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front roadwheel stiff to turn by hand.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear differential noisy.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Fail 9 Feb 2009 97,813 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front roadwheel stiff to turn by hand.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear differential noisy.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 95,255 miles

front and rear number plates starting to deteriate

Pass 8 Feb 2007 92,159 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 92,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 89,359 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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E88 GJH is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 E88 GJH, 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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E88 GJH is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 2 March 1988.

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