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G762 VWC

1989 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,410 mi
Last recorded64,410 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG762 VWC
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 64,410 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 64,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front tie bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 64,309 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 64,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 60,915 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear gearbox seal leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2011 60,389 miles

o/s/r to front brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 59,984 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

front wheel arches corroded/weak

horn moved to button on dash

windscreen washers weak

Pass 6 Nov 2009 59,766 miles

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2008 59,494 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2007 59,032 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 59,032 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 58,891 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 58,746 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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G762 VWC is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G762 VWC, 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 G762 VWC registered?

G762 VWC is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 9 August 1989.

Is G762 VWC safe to buy?

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