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G848 ABW

1990 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,212 mi
Last recorded4,212 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG848 ABW
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2009 4,212 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

both rear wheel arches slight corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2008 99,167 miles

Advanced corrosion on battery box under vehicle.

Advanced corrosion on o/s & n/s rear wheel arches.

rear fog light lens cracked but not showing a white light to the rear.

Fail 17 Jul 2008 99,167 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advanced corrosion on battery box under vehicle.

Advanced corrosion on o/s & n/s rear wheel arches.

rear fog light lens cracked but not showing a white light to the rear.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 93,901 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 89,552 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 89,552 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Damage to near side headlamp lens

Deteriation to lower body panels and wheel arches

Deteriation to off side rear shocksorber weather cover

Pass 4 Jul 2005 86,045 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 85,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

chip in o/s of windscreen outside swept area

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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G848 ABW is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 57,415 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 G848 ABW, 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 36 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G848 ABW registered?

G848 ABW is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 25 June 1990.

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