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KFA 78V

1980 Beauford Tourer

Red Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,664 mi
Last recorded17,664 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1980 Beauford Tourer15,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFA 78V
MakeBeauford
ModelTourer
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 17,664 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 17,648 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 17,569 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 17,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 16,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

no emmission test carried out

Pass 12 May 2011 16,367 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 16,130 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 15,661 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 15,555 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 15,325 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 15,325 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 15,144 miles

How Reliable is the Beauford Tourer?

Based on 1,605 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Steering rack gaiter split 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 14
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KFA 78V is a 1980 Beauford Tourer in Red with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Beauford Tourer models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 15,334 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 Beauford Tourer fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KFA 78V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Beauford Tourer typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Beauford Tourer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KFA 78V is a 1980 Beauford Tourer, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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