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G815 PTA

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,618 mi
Last recorded78,618 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG815 PTA
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 78,618 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 78,479 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 78,057 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 77,410 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 77,027 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 76,263 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 76,262 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 75,433 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 74,711 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 73,958 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 73,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/sill (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,059 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 72,315 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 72,315 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 71,638 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 71,638 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 70,641 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel filler cover missing

Fail 23 Aug 2011 70,641 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel filler cover missing

Pass 24 Aug 2010 69,726 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

fuel filler cover missing

Pass 19 Aug 2009 68,727 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

fuel filler cap cover missing

long travel on handbrake

offside front piller & nearside front wheel arch rusting

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 12 Aug 2008 67,680 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

fuel filler cap cover missing

offside front piller & nearside front wing rusting

Pass 14 Aug 2007 66,707 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2006 65,789 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 65,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine mount "x" member bolts lock tabs not locked

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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G815 PTA is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G815 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 G815 PTA registered?

G815 PTA is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 22 August 1989.

Is G815 PTA safe to buy?

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