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BAR 889X

1982 Beauford Tourer

Green Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,940 mi
Last recorded54,940 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1982 Beauford Tourer18,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAR 889X
MakeBeauford
ModelTourer
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 54,940 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 54,802 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 54,648 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 54,517 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 54,500 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 54,046 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside slowest (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 53,349 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 53,341 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 52,800 miles

all tyres scrubbed on the edges!

Pass 1 Dec 2015 52,000 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 51,167 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear tyre becoming worn

Pass 28 Apr 2014 51,116 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 51,113 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 49,721 miles

both front tie bar bushes slightly deteriorated

slight play in nearside frontg wheel bearing

Pass 17 May 2011 47,120 miles

steering colum uj has slight wear

Pass 11 May 2010 44,784 miles

front tie bar bushes starting to split

nearside and offside rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2009 42,639 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings & rear prop uj

Pass 15 May 2008 38,959 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 36,136 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 22 May 2006 33,272 miles

slight platy in both front wheel bearings,offside rear bottom arm rear bush starting to detereoate

How Reliable is the Beauford Tourer?

Based on 1,605 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Steering rack gaiter split 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 14
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BAR 889X is a 1982 Beauford Tourer in Green with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1982 Beauford Tourer models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 18,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Beauford Tourer fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAR 889X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Beauford Tourer typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 44 years old, this Beauford Tourer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BAR 889X is a 1982 Beauford Tourer, first registered on 9 March 1982.

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