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G704 UDL

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,603 mi
Last recorded89,603 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG704 UDL
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 89,603 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 89,586 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Upper Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 86,980 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 86,980 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 85,302 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 85,302 miles

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 83,164 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 83,161 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 81,157 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 81,157 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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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G704 UDL is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G704 UDL, 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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G704 UDL is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 29 August 1989.

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