MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,305 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
offside beam pattern weak
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
How Reliable is the Bedford Motor Caravan?
Based on 1,725 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of D978 VUF?
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What year was D978 VUF registered?
D978 VUF is a 1986 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 November 1986.
Is D978 VUF safe to buy?
The MOT history for D978 VUF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does D978 VUF have outstanding finance?
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