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D960 NKP

1987 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

99,332 mi
Last recorded99,332 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Bedford Motor Caravan81,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD960 NKP
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 99,332 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 99,332 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 99,077 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 98,419 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 96,378 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 95,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle components undersealed

Pass 27 Jun 2019 94,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 93,090 miles

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

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

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

full under cab slightly corroded

parts of vehicle under sealed

Pass 26 Jun 2017 93,060 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear spring bushes (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

full under cab has corrosion

gearbox oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 30 May 2017 93,059 miles

Central Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) pivot chalked (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chalked (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch chalked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 92,178 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 91,667 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 84,844 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 84,827 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 81,787 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 78,485 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 75,426 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 75,425 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 71,924 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 71,924 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 68,315 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 68,315 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 64,607 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 64,607 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 61,525 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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D960 NKP is a 1987 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 81,749 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 D960 NKP, 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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D960 NKP is a 1987 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 March 1987.

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