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G251 PKK

1989 Bedford Rascal

Beige Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,713 mi
Last recorded88,713 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG251 PKK
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2007 88,713 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 87,623 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 87,477 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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)

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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G251 PKK is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Beige with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G251 PKK, 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 G251 PKK registered?

G251 PKK is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 2 November 1989.

Is G251 PKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G251 PKK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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