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G592 DTJ

1990 Bedford Rascal

Cream Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

18,112 mi
Last recorded18,112 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Bedford Rascal57,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG592 DTJ
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 18,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 10,244 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 21 Sep 2009 10,237 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 9 Oct 2008 104,480 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 104,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 96,598 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 96,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 90,193 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 90,191 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 82,617 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)

passenger seatbelt sticking on release

travel on handbrake

Fail 27 Sep 2005 82,617 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

passenger seat belt sticking on release

travel on handbrake

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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G592 DTJ is a 1990 Bedford Rascal in Cream with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G592 DTJ, 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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G592 DTJ is a 1990 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 23 February 1990.

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