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G54 BAF

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,396 mi
Last recorded91,396 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG54 BAF
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 91,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 69,563 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 69,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 66,581 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

o/s rear bump stop mount rusted

Fail 15 Aug 2007 66,581 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)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

o/s rear bump stop mount rusted

Pass 10 Jun 2006 64,363 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 64,363 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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G54 BAF is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G54 BAF, 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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What year was G54 BAF registered?

G54 BAF is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 16 September 1989.

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