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D968 DAV

1987 Bedford Van

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,594 mi
Last recorded81,594 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Bedford Van64,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD968 DAV
MakeBedford
ModelVan
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 81,594 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 80,771 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 80,771 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2024 80,769 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 80,295 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 80,209 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 79,566 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

slight wear in steering linkage arm bush/pin

Fail 18 Nov 2020 79,565 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

slight wear in steering linkage arm bush/pin

Pass 11 Jun 2019 78,151 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 78,151 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 76,939 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 76,928 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 75,000 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 74,701 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 74,700 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 71,800 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 69,182 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 67,023 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 66,416 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 65,073 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 64,383 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 64,383 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 64,378 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 63,962 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 63,962 miles

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 63,885 miles

Offside front floor holed and corroded but not within prescribed area.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Bedford Van?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
1,121
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 165
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 48
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D968 DAV is a 1987 Bedford Van in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 64,383 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Van fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 165 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D968 DAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Van typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Bedford Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D968 DAV is a 1987 Bedford Van, first registered on 18 June 1987.

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