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G421 YTA

1990 Bedford Rascal

Yellow Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,388 mi
Last recorded91,388 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG421 YTA
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 91,388 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside rear axle bump stop corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering drag link end has slight play in bush

Pass 30 Jan 2020 83,409 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play In bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside rear axle bump stop corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 78,688 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Bush slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front lower rear of cab corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked & worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside door corroded

Offside rear axle bump stop corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 74,483 miles

Offside rear axle bump stop corroded

Offside rear tyre cracked

Offside door corroded

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

Nearside front arch corroded at rear (B Post)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 69,647 miles

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

Nearside front arch corroded at rear (B post), but not within any prescribed area

Offside door corroded

Offside rear axle bump stop corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 62,975 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s b post/sill rusty out 12" area

o/s door rusty

o/s rear axle bump stop rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2015 55,629 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 47,533 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 47,533 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 39,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 39,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 31,481 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 18 Jan 2012 31,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 24,025 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 24,025 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 17,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 9,998 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2008 47,689 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 47,689 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 98,984 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 94,310 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

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 YTA is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in Yellow with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 G421 YTA, 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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G421 YTA is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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