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G942 SMV

1990 Bedford Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,932 mi
Last recorded11,932 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG942 SMV
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2008 11,932 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,932 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 65,727 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 65,727 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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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G942 SMV is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G942 SMV, 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 G942 SMV registered?

G942 SMV is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 27 February 1990.

Is G942 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G942 SMV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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