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G277 XTA

1990 Bedford Rascal

Brown Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,692 mi
Last recorded50,692 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG277 XTA
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2009 50,692 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 50,692 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,408 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 45,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,460 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 38,460 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 32,191 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 32,191 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 26,695 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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G277 XTA is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in Brown with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G277 XTA, 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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What year was G277 XTA registered?

G277 XTA is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 23 June 1990.

Is G277 XTA safe to buy?

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