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G52 TYJ

1990 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

87,494 mi
Last recorded87,494 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG52 TYJ
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 87,494 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 87,446 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 86,855 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 80,450 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from front to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 8 Apr 2019 80,448 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from front to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Apr 2018 68,306 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 68,304 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 62,226 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 62,023 miles

Offside Front and o/s/r brakes binding slightly

Fail 11 Apr 2016 62,023 miles

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

Offside Front and o/s/r brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2015 61,833 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 61,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 60,075 miles

slight lift in steering idler

Fail 27 Feb 2014 60,069 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

slight lift in steering idler

Pass 20 Feb 2013 57,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 55,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s and o/s front outer sills corroded and hole not within a prescribed area advise repair

Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

n/s and o/s front outer sills corroded and hole not within a prescribed area advise repair

Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,171 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 53,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 50,156 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 50,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

horn insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2009 47,477 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 47,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 44,551 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 41,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 40,112 miles

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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G52 TYJ is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 G52 TYJ, 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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G52 TYJ is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 12 April 1990.

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