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MEZ 4015

1988 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,235 mi
Last recorded69,235 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1988 Bedford Rascal62,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEZ 4015
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 69,235 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion setting in to the under body

nearside front tyre showing signs of age

offside front door shut slightly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 69,227 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion setting in to the under body

nearside front tyre showing signs of age

offside front door shut slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 68,996 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front door shut slightly corrded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 67,717 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower lower arm ball joints (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to under-body

front discs poor condition

Fail 22 Aug 2017 67,717 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower lower arm ball joints (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to under-body

front discs poor condition

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 64,954 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

corrosion setting in to under body

Fail 12 Jul 2016 64,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

corrosion setting in to under body

Pass 30 Jun 2015 64,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs corroded

rubber exhaust mount slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2014 61,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Jun 2013 59,904 miles

Oil leak

some corrosion setting into front of vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,099 miles

advanced corrosion to os front crossmember at foot step area

corrosion to rear exhaust section

general under vehicle corrosion

some corrosion to battery tray

some perishing to outer sidewall of os rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2011 57,414 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 57,414 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,016 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 55,814 miles

surface rusting to o/s/f & n/s/f valance & sill areas

Pass 12 Jun 2008 55,043 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 55,036 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 54,228 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 52,161 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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MEZ 4015 is a 1988 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MEZ 4015, 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 MEZ 4015 registered?

MEZ 4015 is a 1988 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 9 May 1988.

Is MEZ 4015 safe to buy?

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