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G353 ONX

1990 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,977 mi
Last recorded80,977 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG353 ONX
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 80,977 miles

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

offside front towing hoop corroded

slight leak on radiator

strong smell of fuel vapour but no visable sighn ok leak

worn component attached to steering wheel commonly known as a "Frank Spencer"

Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,581 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 80,579 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 75,979 miles

al brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2009 74,797 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 74,784 miles

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

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 73,159 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 73,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 71,799 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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G353 ONX is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G353 ONX, 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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G353 ONX is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 17 January 1990.

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