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NEZ 7608

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,998 mi
Last recorded65,998 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEZ 7608
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 65,998 miles

General Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle

N/S/R Brake Back Plate Damp

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Slight Play In Front Top Strut Mounts

Fail 8 Jul 2025 65,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kicks Up To Right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering Rack Mounting Prescribed Area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kicks Up To Right (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

General Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle

N/S/R Brake Back Plate Damp

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight Play In Front Top Strut Mounts

Pass 29 Jul 2024 65,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 65,998 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 62,267 miles

both front inner arches heavy corrosion

underside corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2019 62,202 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake pedal assembly [ floor pan] (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired body panel (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected steering rack mounting. (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower panel corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired corrosion (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired corrosion (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top suspension mounting, turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both leaf springs corrosion

all steering components corrosion

all suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2017 62,164 miles

both rear leaf springs heavily corroded and weak

Fail 21 Jun 2017 62,157 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both rear leaf springs heavily corroded and weak

Pass 17 May 2016 61,205 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 11 May 2016 61,205 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2015 60,933 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2015 60,933 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 60,858 miles

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

Front chassis and outer riggers corroded

Front floor sections corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 May 2014 60,856 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front chassis and outer riggers corroded

Front floor sections corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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NEZ 7608 is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 NEZ 7608, 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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NEZ 7608 is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 5 September 1988.

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