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E747 JDL

1988 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,867 mi
Last recorded49,867 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2005
Typical for 1988 Bedford Motor Caravan68,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE747 JDL
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2005 49,867 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 49,866 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E747 JDL is a 1988 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E747 JDL, 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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What year was E747 JDL registered?

E747 JDL is a 1988 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 April 1988.

Is E747 JDL safe to buy?

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