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G794 YLX

1990 Bedford Rascal

Brown Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,688 mi
Last recorded90,688 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG794 YLX
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 90,688 miles

Offside front cross member corroded

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2009 88,274 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 88,274 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2008
Fail 5 Apr 2008 84,028 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 80,879 miles

Front brakes are right on limit , out of balance

Nearside door shut corroded not within perscribed area

Fail 27 Mar 2007 80,879 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

front brakes are right on limit out of balance

nearside door shut corroded not within perscribed area

Pass 25 Mar 2006 79,743 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front wheel arch correded

Fail 23 Mar 2006 79,743 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2005 69,876 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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G794 YLX is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in Brown with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G794 YLX, 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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G794 YLX is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 3 February 1990.

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