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G574 VFJ

1990 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,198 mi
Last recorded93,198 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG574 VFJ
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 93,198 miles

Rear body is getting quite rusty in places.

Rear tyres have slight perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2009 89,931 miles

All tyres have slight perishing

Vehicle cab and underside getting rusty in places.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 89,931 miles

All tyres have slight perishing

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Vehicle cab and underside getting rusty in places.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 87,291 miles

Both front tyres have slight perishing in places between tread.

Rear tyres are narrower width section than front.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 85,638 miles

Slight corrosion starting near front offside tie bar mounting.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 80,816 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 80,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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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G574 VFJ is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G574 VFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G574 VFJ registered?

G574 VFJ is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 30 March 1990.

Is G574 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G574 VFJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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