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G106 PTS

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,590 mi
Last recorded72,590 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG106 PTS
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 72,590 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust system deteriorated - blowing slightly

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside body - door pillar corroded

Various areas of corrosion under motor home - component mountings and prescribed areas corroded

Various steering and suspension bushes / gaiters perished - cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2019 72,372 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust system deteriorated - blowing slightly

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Various areas of corrosion under motor home - component mountings and prescribed areas corroded

Various steering and suspension bushes / gaiters perished - cracked

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 72,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

various areas of corrosion under motor home

various steering and suspension bushes / gaiters perished / cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2017 71,888 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch not within 30 cm of any mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch area not within 30 cm of any mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded central location ()

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 71,883 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from drum to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch not within 30 cm of any mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch area not within 30 cm of any mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded central location ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 71,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm from front of vehicle to lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front cab floor corroded

Offside Front doorsill corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/80/12 (4.1.E.1)

gearbox to propshaft sill leaking

rear diff noisy when spun

Fail 1 Aug 2016 71,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm from front of vehicle to lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm from front of vehicle to lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front cab floor corroded

Offside Front doorsill corroded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/80/12 (4.1.E.1)

gearbox to propshaft sill leaking

rear diff noisy when spun

Pass 6 Aug 2015 70,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

gearbox/propshaft seal leaking

offside rear shock absorber damaged slightly

rear brake pipe corroded slightly (hose to cylinder)

slight corrosion to both front floors

windscreen wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2014 70,309 miles

Corrosion front chassis rails

Fuel pipes corroded rear

Fail 1 Aug 2014 70,309 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corroded rear fuel pipes

Corrosion front chassis rail areas not serious

Pass 7 Aug 2013 69,458 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 69,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 68,950 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 68,950 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 68,478 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front tyres uneven wear

noises from rear wheels when spun.(diff)

o/s/r inner wheel arch cover flaping/lose

vehical has areas of corrsion

when apply windscreen washers water spays over fuse box and u get a wet leg ??

Fail 19 Jul 2011 68,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front tyres uneven wear

noises from rear wheels when spun.(diff)

o/s/r inner wheel arch cover flaping/lose

vehical has areas of corrsion

when apply windscreen washers water spays over fuse box and u get a wet leg ??

Pass 30 Jul 2010 67,886 miles

Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

o/s/r inner arch cover lose

rear exhaust mount perished

Fail 23 Jul 2010 67,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

o/s/r inner arch cover lose

rear exhaust mount perished

Pass 11 Aug 2009 66,499 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 66,497 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 66,115 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 2 Oct 2006 64,151 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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G106 PTS is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G106 PTS, 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.

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G106 PTS is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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