MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,880 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all suspension and steering components corroded
floor pan corroded
n/s/f tyre worn inner edge
advise corrosion to floor pan but not holed .
advise throttle cable frayed.
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
rear tailgate wont open
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nsf tyre sidewall in poor condition
nsr lense damged
osf wheel arch corrosion
screen scratched
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise offside and near side front metal brake pipes starting to corode
advise offside and nearside front top strut housings starting to corode
advise offside rear tyre tread just on legal limit
How Reliable is the Bedford Rascal?
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G843 FVV is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 G843 FVV, 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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G843 FVV is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 5 August 1989.
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