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D221 SDV

1987 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,883 mi
Last recorded43,883 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1987 Bedford Motor Caravan81,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD221 SDV
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 43,883 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 36,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 32,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 31,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel housihg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 295,270 miles

rear tires on 1.6mm

Pass 30 Jun 2018 22,989 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 17,945 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 11,791 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 11,782 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded off (7.1.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage spot light lens broken x2 (6.1.C.1)

Fuel system component insecure pump (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure to fuel pump (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe holed (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear x2 (1.1.C.1f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort x2 (3.7.B.5a)

Clutch Anti-slip missing

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2015 6,448 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 6,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 720 miles

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

all suspension springs corroded

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2014 720 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

all suspension springs corroded

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 98,874 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise offside rear hub-seal leaking

all suspension coil springs corroded

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 96,734 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox area

surface corrosion to all suspension springs

Fail 7 Feb 2012 96,731 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox area

surface corrosion to all suspension springs

Pass 2 Feb 2011 94,018 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 90,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 90,619 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 86,745 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 81,916 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 81,916 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 76,979 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 73,399 miles

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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D221 SDV is a 1987 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 81,749 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D221 SDV, 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 39 years old, this Bedford Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D221 SDV is a 1987 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 March 1987.

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