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G958 AMJ

1990 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

45,747 mi
Last recorded45,747 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG958 AMJ
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 45,747 miles

corrosion on sump

headlamp reflectors poor condition

heavy corrosion on rear leaf springs

last joint on exhaust loose

moderate wear in mid steering idler bush

rear fog lamp loose

steering donut perished

Pass 6 Apr 2022 45,737 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 45,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases last joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) center idler arm bush worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard disconnected (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

all tyres very old and perished

Pass 17 Nov 2020 45,732 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in central front steering idler

Fail 16 Nov 2020 45,732 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal very spongy

slight play in central front steering idler

Pass 5 Nov 2019 45,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

foot brake pedal slightly spongy

play in central steering idler bush

Pass 6 Nov 2018 45,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

o/s/r tyre perished

slight play in middle front steering idler

Pass 26 Oct 2017 45,524 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 45,114 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 44,972 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play steering relay (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 43,333 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 43,310 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 41,064 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 38,901 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 38,422 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 38,422 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 38,343 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 37,676 miles

rear brakes slight fluctuation

Pass 29 Apr 2009 37,192 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 37,192 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 37,079 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 37,032 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 37,032 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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G958 AMJ is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G958 AMJ, 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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G958 AMJ is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 26 June 1990.

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