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HNX 340V

1979 Bedford Motorhome

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

51,194 mi
Last recorded51,194 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1979 Bedford Motorhome63,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNX 340V
MakeBedford
ModelMotorhome
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 51,194 miles

All tyres perished

Both steering rack boots damp

Clutch pedal rubber split

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Passenger washer inop

Spare tyre flat and insercure

Fail 10 Sep 2013 51,189 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

All tyres perished

Both steering rack boots damp

Clutch pedal rubber split

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Passenger washer inop

Spare tyre flat and insercure

Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,399 miles

battery insecure

front lower wishbone bushes worn (metal shrouds corroded

indicators flash fast

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

Fail 31 Aug 2012 48,399 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

front lower wishbone bushes worn (metal shrouds corroded

indicators flash fast

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

Fail 26 Jul 2012 48,386 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 46,844 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

extensive welding has been done to this vehicle

indicators slightly fast accetable at time of test

slight footbrake travel

vehicle has been standing

Fail 31 May 2011 46,844 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 46,740 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 46,344 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 46,327 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 45,714 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 45,697 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Coolant leak

incorrect leaf springs fitted and incorrect spring securing brackets fitted

steering coupling starting to split

Fail 27 Mar 2007 45,631 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 44,745 miles

brake reading just on legal limit

brakes pulling to n/s within limits

coolant leaking

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2005 44,678 miles

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

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

Offside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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HNX 340V is a 1979 Bedford Motorhome in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1979 Bedford Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 63,123 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HNX 340V, 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 47 years old, this Bedford Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HNX 340V is a 1979 Bedford Motorhome, first registered on 1 September 1979.

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