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H273 XSN

1990 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,240 mi
Last recorded64,240 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2006
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH273 XSN
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2006 64,240 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 64,239 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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H273 XSN is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 H273 XSN, 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 H273 XSN registered?

H273 XSN is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 8 August 1990.

Is H273 XSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H273 XSN shows 2 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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