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G29 KUE

1989 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,940 mi
Last recorded98,940 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG29 KUE
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 98,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 95,335 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 95,328 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Centre Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 90,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

osf inner flitch/wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2006 80,946 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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G29 KUE is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 G29 KUE, 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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G29 KUE is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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