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G51 EWP

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,645 mi
Last recorded84,645 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG51 EWP
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 84,645 miles

front suspension leg turrets corroding

o/s/r lamp cracked

play in steering gear,idler & bush

rear springs,front & rear bushes worn

rear tyres 3mm & perishing

wiper linkages worn

Fail 10 Aug 2011 84,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front suspension leg turrets corroding

o/s/r lamp cracked

play in steering gear,idler & bush

rear springs,front & rear bushes worn

rear tyres 3mm & perishing

wiper linkages worn

Pass 25 Aug 2010 81,824 miles

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing enevenly

Fail 25 Aug 2010 81,824 miles

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside front tyre wearing enevenly

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 78,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 78,308 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

o/s/f brake slight binding

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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G51 EWP is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G51 EWP, 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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G51 EWP is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 8 November 1989.

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