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G141 UYT

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,174 mi
Last recorded10,174 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG141 UYT
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2009 10,174 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 10,174 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 97,766 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 97,766 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 85,416 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 85,416 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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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G141 UYT is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G141 UYT, 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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What year was G141 UYT registered?

G141 UYT is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 26 September 1989.

Is G141 UYT safe to buy?

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