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G493 RVO

1990 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,033 mi
Last recorded95,033 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2005
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG493 RVO
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2005 95,033 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 94,993 miles

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

Centre Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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G493 RVO is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in White 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 G493 RVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G493 RVO registered?

G493 RVO is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 11 April 1990.

Is G493 RVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G493 RVO 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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