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G608 YPY

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,999 mi
Last recorded70,999 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG608 YPY
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 70,999 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 70,999 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 70,999 miles

Centre Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 70,999 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 70,990 miles

Nearside Rear 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 brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2007 70,999 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 70,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 70,999 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 70,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G608 YPY is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G608 YPY, 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 G608 YPY registered?

G608 YPY is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G608 YPY safe to buy?

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