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E950 HHJ

1988 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,631 mi
Last recorded5,631 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE950 HHJ
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 5,631 miles

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

corrosion on floorpan chassis and suspension mounts not holed at test

front wheel bearings slight play/wear

rear shock absorber upper bushes worn/perished

Fail 2 Feb 2010 5,599 miles

Centre Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

corrosion on floorpan chassis and suspension mounts not holed at test

front wheel bearings slight play/wear

rear shock absorber upper bushes worn/perished

Pass 26 Jan 2009 3,289 miles

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

corrosion on floorpan chassis and suspension mounts not holed at test

front cross member corroded not holed at test

Fail 21 Jan 2009 3,267 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

corrosion on floorpan chassis and suspension mounts not holed at test

front cross member corroded not holed at test

Pass 4 Feb 2008 1,111 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 989 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 383 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 383 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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E950 HHJ is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E950 HHJ, 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 E950 HHJ registered?

E950 HHJ is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 29 June 1988.

Is E950 HHJ safe to buy?

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