MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,257 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (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))
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))
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
nearside front tyre slightly perrished on inside wall
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s/f tyre is perishing
centre exhaust mounting has a bolt missing
n/s/r brakes slightly sticky
surface corrosion on rear doors,brake pipes
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was G517 SMW registered?
G517 SMW is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 18 May 1990.
Is G517 SMW safe to buy?
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