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F689 LSL

1988 Bedford Motorhome

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,201 mi
Last recorded28,201 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Bedford Motorhome59,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF689 LSL
MakeBedford
ModelMotorhome
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 28,201 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 28,156 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 27,800 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 27,664 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 27,664 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 27,320 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 27,320 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 26,759 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 26,759 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2016 25,888 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 25,888 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 254,526 miles

all tyres cracked

Fail 23 Jun 2015 254,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all tyres cracked

Pass 14 May 2014 25,086 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 25,153 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 1,410 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,654 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 24,274 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 23,802 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 23,802 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 23,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 22,671 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Motorhome?

Based on 1,679 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
797
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 76
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
brake recording little or no effort 63
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F689 LSL is a 1988 Bedford Motorhome in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 59,336 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Motorhome fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F689 LSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 38 years old, this Bedford Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F689 LSL registered?

F689 LSL is a 1988 Bedford Motorhome, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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