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G520 PMB

1990 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,783 mi
Last recorded49,783 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG520 PMB
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 49,783 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 46,835 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 46,818 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERSEALED BLACK/GREY

Pass 20 Aug 2020 46,734 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 46,683 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 46,660 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 46,638 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 46,063 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 45,461 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 45,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front underside and brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Jul 2014 45,032 miles

N/S/R tyre bold on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 43,756 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,211 miles

n/s and o/s step panels corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2009 41,211 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s and o/s step panels corroded

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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G520 PMB is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G520 PMB, 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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G520 PMB is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 7 March 1990.

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