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G993 RPN

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,602 mi
Last recorded61,602 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG993 RPN
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 61,602 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 55,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 55,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on inside edge and perrished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill holed and corroded within 30cm of engine cross member mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on inside edge and perrished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill holed and corroded within 30cm of engine cross member mounting (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust holed and blowing by bracket (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 54,713 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 54,713 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 53,689 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 53,673 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 53,093 miles

repairs have been done by nearside front and offside lower seat belt mounting points and painted

Pass 21 Sep 2012 51,957 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 51,942 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 50,403 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 50,403 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,475 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 49,474 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,777 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 47,777 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 47,036 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 46,045 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 46,045 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 44,919 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 44,919 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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G993 RPN is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G993 RPN, 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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G993 RPN is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 22 November 1989.

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