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G425 VDL

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,242 mi
Last recorded90,242 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG425 VDL
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 90,242 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

body, chassis, suspension components, braking components heavily corroded.

front windscreen damaged outside swept area

nearside front brake disc in poor condition

nearside front door corroded

offside front seat belt in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2010 89,441 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

cut in o/s/r tyre but not deep enough to reach cords/ply

Pass 11 Nov 2009 88,675 miles

body & chssis heavily corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2008 87,732 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 87,732 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 86,555 miles

body & chassis corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2006 84,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G425 VDL is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G425 VDL, 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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G425 VDL is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 7 September 1989.

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