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G751 KWU

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,636 mi
Last recorded59,636 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG751 KWU
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 59,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,404 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 58,404 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 57,933 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 57,135 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 55,626 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 55,565 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 55,563 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2008 55,560 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 55,560 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 54,945 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 54,222 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 54,222 miles

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

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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G751 KWU is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G751 KWU, 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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What year was G751 KWU registered?

G751 KWU is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 19 September 1989.

Is G751 KWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G751 KWU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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