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G814 PTA

1989 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,013 mi
Last recorded54,013 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG814 PTA
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 54,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 54,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 51,015 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 51,015 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 47,179 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 47,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 43,694 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 43,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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G814 PTA is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G814 PTA, 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 G814 PTA registered?

G814 PTA is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 16 August 1989.

Is G814 PTA safe to buy?

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