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PAU 551W

1980 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

520 mi
Last recorded520 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2007
Typical for 1980 Bedford Motor Caravan49,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAU 551W
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2007 520 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 71 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 64 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PAU 551W is a 1980 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Bedford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 49,604 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 PAU 551W, 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 46 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 PAU 551W registered?

PAU 551W is a 1980 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is PAU 551W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAU 551W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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