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G349 XMO

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,198 mi
Last recorded22,198 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG349 XMO
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2008 22,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2007 185,089 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 14,350 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 14,350 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

cracks in walls of n/s/r tyre

movement in both seats

tread low on o/s/r tyre

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

advanced corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

both wiper blades split

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 10 Oct 2005 13,342 miles

repairs to prescribed areas MUST ONLYBE SEAM WELDED. repairs to n/s/f wheel arch with in 30cm if shock absorber top mounting point looks like filler over welded repair!!!!!!!

with o/s/f road wheel removed to do repairs it was seen that the brake discs and pads were in the state of "advance wear".

Fail 8 Oct 2005 13,336 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advanced corrosion to bboth front shock absorbers top mounting points

cracks in both front tyres side walls

no tread on outer edge of n/s/f tyre

play in both front shock absorbers rams

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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G349 XMO is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G349 XMO, 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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G349 XMO is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 20 September 1989.

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