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G716 SUD

1989 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

76,012 mi
Last recorded76,012 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG716 SUD
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2016 76,012 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 75,951 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to off side front floor

Fail 15 Sep 2015 75,951 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to off side front floor

Pass 18 Sep 2014 75,864 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

near side front mud flap insecure

Fail 18 Sep 2014 75,864 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

near side front mud flap insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2013 75,744 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 75,744 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 75,622 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 75,622 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 75,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 75,489 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 75,180 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 75,180 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 74,617 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 74,617 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 74,130 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 74,130 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 73,458 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 72,799 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 72,799 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 72,143 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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G716 SUD is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 G716 SUD, 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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G716 SUD is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 28 September 1989.

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