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G816 PAV

1989 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

81,981 mi
Last recorded81,981 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2006
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG816 PAV
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2006 81,981 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 81,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

some corrosion at n/s/f door step

some corrosion at o/s/f inner door step

some corrosion to o/s/f under wheel arch

Fail 2 Oct 2006 81,902 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion to underbody

near side and off side door shuts corroded

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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G816 PAV is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G816 PAV, 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 G816 PAV registered?

G816 PAV is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G816 PAV safe to buy?

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