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E734 JSP

1988 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

78,362 mi
Last recorded78,362 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 1988 Bedford Motor Caravan68,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE734 JSP
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 78,362 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 78,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 77,871 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 77,863 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded but not holed at time of test

Offside Front sill corroded but not hold at time of test

Fail 30 Apr 2018 77,547 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately arch ? (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 76,750 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 76,750 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 72,412 miles

Front wheel arches corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2016 72,412 miles

Front wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 69,245 miles

both front inner wheel arches/door step have filler in

both rear bump stops corroding

both rear inner wheel arch panels starting to corrode

dampness in nearside headlamp

nearside front body panel close to outrigger corroded

slight corrosion on floor above rear chassis

Fail 1 Jun 2015 69,245 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front inner wheel arches/door step have filler in

both rear bump stops corroding

both rear inner wheel arch panels starting to corrode

dampness in nearside headlamp

hand brake travel getting high

nearside front body panel close to outrigger corroded

nearside hand brake reading slightly lower than offside

slight corrosion on floor above rear chassis

Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,777 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 68,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,792 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 65,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 61,952 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 61,952 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 58,639 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 58,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,546 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 51,116 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 51,116 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both rear tyres worn

front crossmember corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,735 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 47,734 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 43,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 41,402 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 41,402 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 30 Jun 2006 38,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 38,360 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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E734 JSP is a 1988 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 68,238 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 Bedford Motor Caravan fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E734 JSP, 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 38 years old, this Bedford Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E734 JSP is a 1988 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 April 1988.

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