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G219 DAB

1989 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

49,053 mi
Last recorded49,053 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG219 DAB
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 49,053 miles

body has slight corrosion

Fail 15 Dec 2020 49,053 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

body has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2019 48,941 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 48,713 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 48,576 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 48,442 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 48,234 miles

Offside corrosion on sliding door

Fail 2 Nov 2015 48,225 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 47,914 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 47,661 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,305 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

both front cab steps badly corroded (not within perscribed areas

both sliding doors bottom edges corroded

nearside rear valance corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 47,036 miles

Both front cab steps badly corroded(not within proscribed areas)

Both sliding door bottom edges severely corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2011 47,031 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front cab steps badly corroded(not within proscribed areas)

Both sliding door bottom edges severely corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2010 46,651 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 46,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 46,130 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 46,130 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 45,363 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 45,363 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 45,098 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 45,096 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 44,793 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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G219 DAB is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G219 DAB, 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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G219 DAB is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 29 August 1989.

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