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G650 VHY

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,756 mi
Last recorded78,756 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG650 VHY
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2024 78,756 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 77,756 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush shackle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 77,755 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush shackle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

foot brake only just met min req

Pass 14 Aug 2019 77,000 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 76,999 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 76,996 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel pump mounting loose pipe chafing on chassis

Pass 21 May 2018 75,787 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 75,757 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Central Steering pivot point has excessive play both up and down movement causing excessive movement at steering whheel (2.2.B.1g)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 74,168 miles

Central Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front shock absorber has slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2016 73,568 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil + slight play in damper (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 73,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil + slight play in damper (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 70,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 65,695 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 65,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 May 2013 59,991 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 59,991 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 59,792 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 59,005 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 58,928 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 54,640 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 52,577 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 43,239 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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G650 VHY is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G650 VHY, 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 G650 VHY registered?

G650 VHY is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 18 December 1989.

Is G650 VHY safe to buy?

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