Bedford Rascal

Blue · Petrol · 1988 · 970 cc

1988 BRMOT history

1988 BR is a blue petrol Bedford Rascal first used on 30 Dec 1988. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 95,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2025
Mileage
95,322 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2024
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1988 BR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bedford
Model
Rascal
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
970 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
30 Dec 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

1988 BR was last recorded at 95,322 miles on 24 Jun 2024, 2,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,666 miles · 11 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
2,656 miles
Average per year
2,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,322 miles
  • 2021 – 92,666 miles
  • 2019 – 89,840 miles
  • 2018 – 89,820 miles
  • 2017 – 89,818 miles
  • 2016 – 89,771 miles
  • 2014 – 88,138 miles
  • 2011 – 88,105 miles
  • 2010 – 87,948 miles
  • 2009 – 87,669 miles
  • 2008 – 86,801 miles
  • 2007 – 85,752 miles
  • 2006 – 54,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,322 miles
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion too vehicle

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,322 miles (+2,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    95,322 miles
    Test number
    998811461203
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion too vehicle
  2. Pass92,666 miles (+2,826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    92,666 miles
    Test number
    124260439478
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and off side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch corroded
  3. Pass89,840 miles (+20)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,840 miles
    Test number
    535475274158
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass89,820 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,820 miles
    Test number
    567784478338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,818 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,818 miles
    Test number
    671289994708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,771 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    89,771 miles
    Test number
    772193329397
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  7. Fail89,771 miles (+1,633)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,771 miles
    Test number
    888842544126
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  8. Pass88,138 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    88,138 miles
    Test number
    457434154421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,105 miles (+157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    88,105 miles
    Test number
    755775101358
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  10. Pass87,948 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    87,948 miles
    Test number
    162463120384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,669 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    87,669 miles
    Test number
    451466619369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,801 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    86,801 miles
    Test number
    470353028471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,789 miles (+1,037)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,789 miles
    Test number
    934070828366
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
  14. Pass85,752 miles (+31,634)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    85,752 miles
    Test number
    644316607379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    54,118 miles
    Test number
    721013526368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1988 BR

What vehicle is registration 1988 BR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1988 BR on a blue petrol Bedford Rascal first used on 30 Dec 1988. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1988 BR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 1988 BR expired on 23 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 1988 BR?
The MOT on 1988 BR expired on 23 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 1988 BR done?
1988 BR was recorded at 95,322 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2024, an average of 2,342 miles a year.
Has 1988 BR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1988 BR has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on 1988 BR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 1988 BR find?
1988 BR passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: slight corrosion too vehicle.

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