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G983 SVO

1990 Bedford Rascal

Black Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,833 mi
Last recorded94,833 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG983 SVO
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 94,833 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 94,828 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 94,506 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 94,075 miles

this vehicle is awesome

Pass 30 Jul 2011 93,343 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 93,053 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 92,392 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 91,822 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 91,050 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 91,050 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 90,322 miles

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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G983 SVO is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in Black with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G983 SVO, 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 G983 SVO registered?

G983 SVO is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 25 May 1990.

Is G983 SVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G983 SVO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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