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G297 CPR

1990 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,937 mi
Last recorded90,937 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG297 CPR
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,937 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 90,936 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 88,881 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ends (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ends (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to middle join (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by mud flap (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ends (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by mud flap (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch near spring (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 86,006 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear spring bush splitting /breaking away

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch very corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear axle noisy when wheels rotated

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

all underbody components very corroded/underbody very corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2016 86,006 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 nd section holed at rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch severely corroded where it joins front lower chassis panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings severely corroded where body joins chassis at bottom of a post (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe across axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle brake pipe (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear spring bush splitting /breaking away

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch very corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear axle noisy when wheels rotated

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

all underbody components very corroded/underbody very corroded

engine barely ticks over when hot,regularly stalls

Pass 12 Jun 2015 85,685 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 85,685 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 84,190 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 84,190 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 78,622 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 78,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 66,125 miles

off side rear tyre inner side wall cracking (deep)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 65,815 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 65,536 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 64,827 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 63,923 miles

ehaust emission just in limits

Pass 6 Dec 2006 62,477 miles

both front wheel archers very rusty

fuel hose in very poor condition N. R. filter

Fail 30 Nov 2006 62,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front wheel archers very rusty

long travel on hand brake

fuel hoses in VERY POOR condition n.r.filter

Pass 30 Nov 2005 59,882 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal very worn and fuel pipes neer cap very rusty

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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G297 CPR is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G297 CPR, 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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G297 CPR is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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