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F526 GYA

1989 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,220 mi
Last recorded73,220 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF526 GYA
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 73,220 miles

o/s/f inner trackrod end rubber boot split

Pass 26 Oct 2010 72,445 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Oct 2010 72,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber boot split

o/s/f inner trackrod end rubber boot split

o/s/f tyre wearing inside and outside edges

strong advisory n/s/f tyre wearing badly outside edge

Pass 27 Oct 2009 71,472 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 71,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 70,068 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER TRACK ROD ENDS RUBBER BOOTS SPLIT

N/S HEADLIGHT HAS POOR OUT-PUT

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 70,068 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER TRACK ROD ENDS RUBBER BOOTS SPLIT

N/S HEADLIGHT HAS POOR OUT-PUT

Pass 1 Oct 2007 67,006 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 63,735 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 63,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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F526 GYA is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 61,239 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 F526 GYA, 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 37 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F526 GYA registered?

F526 GYA is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 12 April 1989.

Is F526 GYA safe to buy?

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