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G704 UEU

1989 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

23,769 mi
Last recorded23,769 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Bedford Motor Caravan43,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG704 UEU
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 23,769 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2012 23,769 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2012 23,654 miles

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

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,694 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 22,693 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 17,757 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 17,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 17,708 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 17,708 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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G704 UEU is a 1989 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 43,800 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 G704 UEU, 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 37 years old, this Bedford Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G704 UEU registered?

G704 UEU is a 1989 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 September 1989.

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