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G612 ECX

1989 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,812 mi
Last recorded95,812 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG612 ECX
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 95,812 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 95,728 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 95,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nsf inner sill corroded

nsf outrigger corroded

nsf shock absorber mount corroded

nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Aug 2010 95,074 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s headlamp aims not correct pattern but not dazzling

n/s/f lower floor pan holed and corroded

n/s/f top strut mounting corroded but plated from inside

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2009 94,640 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 94,222 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 94,221 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

o/s and n/s front inner wheel archs starting to corrode around upper suspension struts

o/s n/s front floors corroded to excess but not with in a perscribed area

Pass 3 Jan 2007 126,773 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 92,309 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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G612 ECX is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 G612 ECX, 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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G612 ECX is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 30 August 1989.

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