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G194 FVF

1989 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,227 mi
Last recorded96,227 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG194 FVF
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2010 96,227 miles

both front chassis outriggers/front valance corroded

both front chassis rails corroded around suspension mountings

both outer sills corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside outer sill damaged

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

slight play in both front shock absorbers

Pass 19 Oct 2009 94,404 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 91,842 miles

both front rack boots split

front front flexies perished

Pass 10 Oct 2007 89,003 miles

offside rear light cluster damaged

slight play in offside front shocker

steering rack gaitors perished

Pass 11 Oct 2006 86,127 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to fade

slight play in offside front shocker

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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G194 FVF is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 G194 FVF, 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 G194 FVF registered?

G194 FVF is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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