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FAM 657D

1966 Bedford Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,934 mi
Last recorded54,934 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAM 657D
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 54,934 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 54,860 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

tyrewall perrished offside front

Pass 4 Apr 2013 54,592 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 54,592 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Front bumper insecure

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres perished

metal brake pipes greased

o/s and n/s rear leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2008 53,168 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 May 2007 53,084 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 53,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2006 52,682 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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FAM 657D is a 1966 Bedford Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FAM 657D, 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 60 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 FAM 657D registered?

FAM 657D is a 1966 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 March 1966.

Is FAM 657D safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAM 657D shows 9 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.

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