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G949 WAR

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,145 mi
Last recorded8,145 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG949 WAR
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 8,145 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 8,143 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 842 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

rear tyres pershing on side walls

Fail 1 Mar 2014 337 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 98,264 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 98,262 miles

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 96,427 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 96,427 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 93,593 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 93,593 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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G949 WAR is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G949 WAR, 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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G949 WAR is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 28 September 1989.

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