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LIL 2343

1982 Beauford Tourer

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,184 mi
Last recorded63,184 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1982 Beauford Tourer18,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 2343
MakeBeauford
ModelTourer
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 63,184 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 62,158 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 61,713 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outrigger for side step corroded

Offside Front outrigger for side step corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2024 61,713 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outrigger for side step corroded

Offside Front outrigger for side step corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 61,428 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 60,992 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 60,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 60,353 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 59,289 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 59,289 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 57,081 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 57,081 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating and o/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component fractured and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 54,410 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 52,400 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 50,028 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 50,028 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 47,439 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 44,705 miles

fuel tank rusty

Fail 14 Jan 2013 44,705 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel tank rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2012 41,513 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise osr tyre worn on sides

Pass 10 Jan 2011 39,175 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 18 Dec 2009 35,792 miles

o/s/f tyre wear on shoulder

Pass 18 Dec 2008 32,394 miles

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

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

advise rear axle bushes in lower arms

Pass 5 Dec 2007 29,715 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 26,994 miles

both front seats insecure to floorpan rear forward radius arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 15 Dec 2005 22,908 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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LIL 2343 is a 1982 Beauford Tourer in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1982 Beauford Tourer models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 18,224 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 LIL 2343, 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 44 years old, this Beauford Tourer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LIL 2343 registered?

LIL 2343 is a 1982 Beauford Tourer, first registered on 1 February 1982.

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