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G769 WWS

1990 Bedford Rascal

Cream Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

481 mi
Last recorded481 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG769 WWS
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 481 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 97,890 miles

Nearside Front (seat slightly insecure)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

play in steering rack inner joint ( linkage bush is worn)

Fail 26 Apr 2019 97,867 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch at top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot is split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen windscreen slightly chipped (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front seat slightly insecure

Nearside mirror slightly insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) linkage bush is worn ()

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

rear fog lamp insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2018 95,208 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 95,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 93,285 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 93,285 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,981 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 92,981 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall deteriorated.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 92,665 miles

N/S/F-O/S/F floor area corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 92,662 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

N/S/F-O/S/F floor area corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 92,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 91,539 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 91,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 90,902 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 89,050 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 87,018 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 87,018 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 86,653 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 85,866 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 85,866 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 85,668 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 85,408 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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G769 WWS is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in Cream with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 G769 WWS, 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 G769 WWS registered?

G769 WWS is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 26 April 1990.

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