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G421 SMX

1990 Bedford Rascal

Green Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

47,970 mi
Last recorded47,970 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG421 SMX
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 47,970 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 47,970 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 46,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 46,729 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 45,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 45,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 45,551 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 45,551 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,277 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 45,866 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 44,217 miles

offside front wheelarch corroded outside of prescribed areas

Fail 4 Feb 2008 44,217 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

offside front wheelarch corroded outside of prescribed areas

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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G421 SMX is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in Green with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G421 SMX, 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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What year was G421 SMX registered?

G421 SMX is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 22 March 1990.

Is G421 SMX safe to buy?

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