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G778 MTO

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,202 mi
Last recorded94,202 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG778 MTO
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2010 94,202 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 94,038 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 94,038 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 93,460 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 93,460 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 92,499 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 92,499 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all flexi brake hoses ferrules corroded

o/s/f step sill rusty and weak

steering idler has play

stone chips in wind screen

under body rusty and weak in places

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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G778 MTO is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 G778 MTO, 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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G778 MTO is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 14 September 1989.

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