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A419 MKX

1983 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,289 mi
Last recorded87,289 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 1983 Bedford Motor Caravan54,855 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA419 MKX
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2019 87,289 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Jan 2017 85,863 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 85,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 83,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 83,720 miles

Battery insecure Battery Box Corroded and Battery Insecure x2 (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 81,528 miles

general corrosion dow side of vehicle

poor repair to boot floor

Fail 5 Jun 2013 81,505 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

poor repair to rear of floor

Pass 25 May 2012 81,168 miles

Battery tray rusty

NSR body damage

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Something loose inside osf tyre

Fail 11 May 2012 81,167 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Battery tray rusty

NSR body damage

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Something loose inside osf tyre

Pass 23 May 2011 80,401 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 80,192 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 80,192 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 80,186 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 80,186 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Slight movement in steering rack.

Wiper and washer switch broken.

How Reliable is the Bedford Motor Caravan?

Based on 1,725 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
686
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 69
position lamp(s) not working 67
fog lamp not working 47
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 47
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A419 MKX is a 1983 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Bedford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 54,855 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A419 MKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 43 years old, this Bedford Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A419 MKX registered?

A419 MKX is a 1983 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 December 1983.

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