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G417 ECP

1989 Bedford Rascal

Yellow Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,186 mi
Last recorded90,186 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG417 ECP
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 90,186 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 90,075 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to cab of vehicle

Fail 2 May 2012 90,075 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to cab of vehicle

Pass 10 May 2011 90,006 miles

corrosion to front of vehicle/not chassis

Pass 26 Apr 2010 89,921 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 89,783 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 89,669 miles

CORROSION THROUGHOUT VEHICLE

Fail 20 Jun 2008 89,663 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CORROSION THROUGHOUT VEHICLE

Pass 2 Jul 2007 89,082 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 88,205 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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G417 ECP is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Yellow with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G417 ECP, 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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G417 ECP is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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