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G746 HCK

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,847 mi
Last recorded83,847 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG746 HCK
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 83,847 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 83,847 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal excessive travel

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 82,860 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 80,615 miles

Both front shock absorbers show slight play in the damping rod

Both rear leaf springs appear to have age related weakening and as such body appears slightly low however not excessive and springs show no signs of breaks or real wear

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 77,178 miles

All brake pipes are covered in grease

Back brakes just met the requirements

Limited reserve travel on parking brake lever

Nearside Rear Both rear shackle bush are perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Both rear shackle bush are perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 77,178 miles

Back brakes just met the requirements

All brake pipes are covered in grease

Limited reserve travel on parking brake lever

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Both rear shackle bush are perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Both rear shackle bush are perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 75,456 miles

Both rear spring shackle bush's are perished

Limited reserve travel on hand brake

Oil all over underside of the vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2016 74,910 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front door step area corroaded

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

both front brakes have a slight bind

Fail 19 Sep 2016 749,102 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front bush perished (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' out of date tax disc and disc holder (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front bush badly worn (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front door step area corroaded

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

both front brakes have a slight bind

exhaust pipe does not exit to rear most part of body

Pass 2 Sep 2015 74,364 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

heavy corrosion to exhaust/welded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,885 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 70,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 70,591 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 70,569 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 70,181 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 69,746 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 68,867 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 66,123 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 65,900 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 62,575 miles

SLIGHT WEAR TO REAR SPRING HANGER BUSHS. †NEARSIDE REAR FOOT BRAKE READINGS SLIGHTLY LOW.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 51,094 miles

noted offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 20 Mar 2006 51,083 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G746 HCK is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G746 HCK, 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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G746 HCK is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 20 September 1989.

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