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G442 PTT

1989 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,283 mi
Last recorded86,283 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG442 PTT
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 86,283 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion o/s n/s of cab not within 30cm of perscribed area.

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 86,283 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion o/s n/s of cab not within 30cm of perscribed area.

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

Pass 13 May 2010 85,232 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 85,232 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 80,764 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

vehicle stucture slight corrosion

Fail 30 May 2008 80,751 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 77,427 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 77,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G442 PTT is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G442 PTT, 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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G442 PTT is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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