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G493 OTT

1989 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,595 mi
Last recorded22,595 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG493 OTT
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 22,595 miles

Centre Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 22,595 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users door on body (6.1.B.1b)

Centre Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 22,569 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 22,528 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Inner Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

inner wall of nearside tyre cracking

pipes greased

Fail 10 Oct 2013 22,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 22,368 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Drivers side front panel to floor corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passager side front panel to floor corroded

Fail 17 May 2012 22,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Drivers side front panel to floor corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passager side front panel to floor corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 21,718 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 21,718 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 20,033 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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G493 OTT is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G493 OTT, 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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G493 OTT is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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