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G506 VYN

1990 Bedford Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

27,541 mi
Last recorded27,541 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG506 VYN
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 27,541 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 27,533 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Reads 7.864/ 3.500 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking Next to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 26,734 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 26,722 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 26,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight fuel leak from pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 25,331 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 25,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

brake pedal has excessive travel

Pass 21 Nov 2014 25,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight binding to off side front brake

Fail 20 Nov 2014 25,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight binding to off side front brake

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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G506 VYN is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 G506 VYN, 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 G506 VYN registered?

G506 VYN is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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