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G451 FEL

1990 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,928 mi
Last recorded5,928 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG451 FEL
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 5,928 miles

n/s/f tyres cracked on sidewall

o/s/ mirror loose but not insecure

o/s/f front lower wheel arch slight corrosion

pick up body corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2013 5,927 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

offside front lower wheel arch slight corrosion

offside mirror loose but not insecure

pick up body corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 5,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion in rear body floor

corrosion starting on most parts of cab floor & front inner wings

Fail 9 Mar 2011 5,513 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion in front inner wheel arches and wings

Pass 5 Mar 2010 5,236 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 5,231 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 3,538 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 3,538 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 2,355 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 2,355 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 728 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 728 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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G451 FEL is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G451 FEL, 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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G451 FEL is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 9 May 1990.

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