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D978 VUF

1986 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,305 mi
Last recorded24,305 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 1986 Bedford Motor Caravan80,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD978 VUF
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2011 24,305 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 23,712 miles

offside beam pattern weak

Fail 27 Oct 2009 23,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

offside beam pattern weak

Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,562 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 20,118 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 18,558 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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D978 VUF is a 1986 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Bedford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 80,995 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 D978 VUF, 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 40 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 D978 VUF registered?

D978 VUF is a 1986 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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