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G79 KYC

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

14,240 mi
Last recorded14,240 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG79 KYC
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 14,240 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

extensive existing repairs to underside of vehicle appear ok

Fail 14 May 2020 14,240 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts touching exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2015 118,556 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s rear bump stop corroded

slight corrosion to front chassis

Pass 19 May 2014 3,272 miles

Slight damage to windscreen ok at present

Pass 28 May 2013 93,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s side loading door bottem is corroded

o/s/r metal bump stop is corroded but is not structural or considerd dangerous

Pass 4 May 2012 83,517 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear wheel arches corroded and covered with tape

rear axle or wheel bearings noisey

road wheels and tyres run outside wheel arch line

this vehicle has extensive corrosion to front and rear under side and arches

Fail 1 May 2012 83,517 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear wheel arches corroded and covered with tape

rear axle or wheel bearings noisey

road wheels and tyres run outside wheel arch line

this vehicle has extensive corrosion to front and rear under side and arches

Pass 5 May 2011 79,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrotion around front and rear outer body skins

corrotion to both lower sills

Pass 26 Apr 2010 79,340 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 79,327 miles

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 78,683 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 78,683 miles

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

o/s/r chassis bump stop holed.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 78,145 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 78,145 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 77,367 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 77,368 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 76,431 miles

o/s/r f/brake low

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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G79 KYC is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G79 KYC, 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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G79 KYC is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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