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G445 PTT

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,814 mi
Last recorded88,814 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG445 PTT
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 88,814 miles

vehicle has been standing and not used a lot

Pass 30 Jan 2017 88,217 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear number plate bulbs flicker slightly

Under body corrosion exists all round

Fail 30 Jan 2017 88,217 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear number plate bulbs flicker slightly

Under body corrosion exists all round

Pass 3 Feb 2016 87,265 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,586 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 84,493 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 81,939 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 81,933 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 78,839 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 77,028 miles

idle speed seems slightly high

indicators flash fairly fast

some general corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 7 Apr 2011 76,979 miles

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

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

idle speed seems slightly high

indicators flash fairly fast

offside front brake hose perished

some general corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 9 Apr 2010 72,905 miles

offside & nearside front brake pipes & flex hoses covered in grease

slight play in steering idler bush

unable to fully assess quality of repairs to nearside front (under wheel arch) prescribed area, due to repair being covered in thick sealer

Fail 7 Apr 2010 72,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside & nearside front brake pipes & flex hoses covered in grease

slight play in steering idler bush

Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,413 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

there appears to be traces of filler in offside & nearside front wheel arches within prescribed areas

Fail 16 Apr 2009 66,344 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

there appears to be traces of filler in offside & nearside front wheel arches within prescribed areas

Pass 7 Apr 2008 62,952 miles

parking brake lever near end of travel

steering wheel glove fitted and its very loose.

Fail 2 Apr 2008 62,885 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

parking brake lever near end of travel

steering wheel glove fitted and its very loose.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 59,768 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 57,168 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 57,168 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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G445 PTT is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 G445 PTT, 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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G445 PTT is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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