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G265 PMW

1990 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,020 mi
Last recorded49,020 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG265 PMW
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 49,020 miles

corrosion on o/s/f box section by steering rack and tie bar mountings

exhaust corroded and slight blow on front pipe

o/s/r tyre very near wear bars and perished

slight distortion and bind n/s/r brake

Pass 24 May 2017 48,812 miles

ONLY JUST PASSED PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY TEST

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

POSSIBLE USE OF FILLER IN SEAT BELT PRESCRIBED AREAS

SLIGHT BIND TO NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL

Pass 19 May 2016 48,556 miles

corrosion under vehicle

exhaust corroding

n/s mirror lense distorts image

o/s/r tyre starting to get low and slight perishing

Pass 21 May 2015 48,357 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

both front wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

nearside mirror vision distorted

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Fail 21 May 2015 48,357 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

both front wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

nearside mirror vision distorted

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Pass 13 May 2014 48,150 miles

corrosion on front inner arches

n/s mirror lense distorts image

n/s/f tyre nearing wear bars outer edge

n/s/r brake slight bind

n/s/r tyre very close to limit outer edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 May 2013 47,942 miles

corrosion around front inner arches

exhaust corroding

n/s mirror lense distorts image

n/s/r tyre very close to limit outer edge

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 9 May 2012 47,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in steering idler bush

Pass 3 May 2011 47,531 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering idler arm bush

Pass 17 May 2010 47,345 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

nearside rear wheel wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,061 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

nearside rear brake drum warped

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Fail 29 Apr 2009 47,061 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

nearside rear brake drum warped

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 22 May 2008 46,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2007 46,369 miles

N/S Mirror poor

Pass 18 May 2006 45,600 miles

offside front crossmember starting to show signs 0f corrosion

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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G265 PMW is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 G265 PMW, 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.

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G265 PMW is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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