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LHG 179X

1981 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,888 mi
Last recorded85,888 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 1981 Bedford Motor Caravan67,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHG 179X
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2018 85,888 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 85,284 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 85,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on stalk broken (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 84,325 miles

vehicle generally in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

chassis rails have corrosion

exhaust very corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

propshaft centre uj has lots of play

Fail 3 Dec 2015 84,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

major oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,885 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 81,438 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2013 81,435 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 81,418 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2012 81,405 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2007 80,691 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 28 Sep 2007 80,691 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Sep 2006 80,285 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 80,285 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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LHG 179X is a 1981 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Bedford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 67,213 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 LHG 179X, 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 45 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 LHG 179X registered?

LHG 179X is a 1981 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 August 1981.

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