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G737 XFJ

1990 Bedford Rascal

Grey Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,881 mi
Last recorded84,881 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG737 XFJ
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 84,881 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 84,881 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear n/s and o/s arches rusted n/s and o/s rear doors lower pannels rusted

Pass 25 Aug 2009 80,129 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 80,129 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 74,431 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 74,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 68,917 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 68,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 63,421 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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G737 XFJ is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in Grey with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1990 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 57,415 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 G737 XFJ, 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 36 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G737 XFJ registered?

G737 XFJ is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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