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E97 LLR

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,340 mi
Last recorded97,340 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE97 LLR
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 97,340 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2008 95,879 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 95,876 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 93,729 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 93,729 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 91,267 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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E97 LLR is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 62,522 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 E97 LLR, 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 E97 LLR registered?

E97 LLR is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E97 LLR safe to buy?

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