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G517 SMW

1990 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

8,257 mi
Last recorded8,257 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG517 SMW
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 8,257 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 8,049 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 7,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TOP MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TOP MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 6,922 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 5,997 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 4,450 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 4,443 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 2,943 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2016 1,370 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 1,366 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage petrol flap (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 99,583 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 99,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 97,937 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 95,986 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 93,715 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perrished on inside wall

Pass 4 Oct 2011 91,422 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2010 91,043 miles

centre exhaust mounting has a bolt missing

Pass 19 Oct 2009 90,934 miles

n/s/r brakes slightly sticky

surface corrosion on rear doors,brake pipes

Pass 29 Sep 2008 90,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 90,799 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

radiator poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2006 89,408 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 88,756 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 88,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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G517 SMW is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G517 SMW, 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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G517 SMW is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 18 May 1990.

Is G517 SMW safe to buy?

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