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G263 XMD

1990 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,304 mi
Last recorded64,304 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG263 XMD
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2011 64,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 64,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 627,834 miles

Wiper just started to splite on ends,

Fail 4 Feb 2010 627,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wiper just started to splite on ends,

Pass 11 Feb 2009 60,637 miles

offside and nearside front archs/doorshuts been filled

Fail 7 Feb 2009 60,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

offside and nearside front archs/doorshuts been filled

Pass 10 Apr 2008 57,951 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 53,467 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 48,796 miles

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

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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G263 XMD is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 57,415 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 G263 XMD, 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 36 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G263 XMD registered?

G263 XMD is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 16 March 1990.

Is G263 XMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G263 XMD shows 9 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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