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G498 WDL

1990 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,062 mi
Last recorded30,062 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG498 WDL
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 30,062 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 29,665 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 29,326 miles

both rear light lens faded

Pass 3 May 2013 28,840 miles

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

both rear light lens pale

Pass 4 May 2012 28,472 miles

both rear light lens faded

Pass 16 May 2011 28,083 miles

both rear light lens faded

Pass 10 May 2010 27,664 miles

both rear light lenses fading

Pass 8 May 2009 27,312 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 26,803 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 24,705 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 24,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2006 22,682 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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G498 WDL is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 G498 WDL, 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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G498 WDL is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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