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G736 SBA

1989 Bedford Rascal

Green Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,889 mi
Last recorded43,889 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG736 SBA
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 43,889 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 43,845 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 43,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 43,103 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 43,103 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 43,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f wheel arch/floor corroded n/s/f wheel arch/floor corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2008 49,548 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 44,857 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 May 2007 44,688 miles

Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 42,481 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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G736 SBA is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Green with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G736 SBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G736 SBA registered?

G736 SBA is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 22 September 1989.

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