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DEC 765S

1978 Beauford Tourer

Grey Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,731 mi
Last recorded14,731 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1978 Beauford Tourer25,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEC 765S
MakeBeauford
ModelTourer
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 14,731 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 14,731 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 13,764 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 13,744 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2006 11,952 miles

nearside and offside front track control arm bushes slightly worn

How Reliable is the Beauford Tourer?

Based on 1,605 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Steering rack gaiter split 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 14
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DEC 765S is a 1978 Beauford Tourer in Grey with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Beauford Tourer models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 25,559 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Beauford Tourer fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DEC 765S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Beauford Tourer typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Beauford Tourer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DEC 765S registered?

DEC 765S is a 1978 Beauford Tourer, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is DEC 765S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEC 765S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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