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PSO 295W

1981 Bedford Motorhome

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,913 mi
Last recorded71,913 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Bedford Motorhome59,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSO 295W
MakeBedford
ModelMotorhome
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 71,913 miles

body corroding

tyres cracking

underside corroding and undersealed

Fail 5 Apr 2019 71,906 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

body corroding

tyres cracking

underside corroding and undersealed

Pass 4 May 2017 71,156 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/f and inner rear tyres cracking

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 May 2017 71,156 miles

Direction indicator not working both front (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis and floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/f and inner rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2015 70,971 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 70,863 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 70,785 miles

front and rear brakes just met blalance f24% r25%

Fail 12 Jul 2011 70,777 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BODY VERY RUSTY

UNDER SIDE VERY RUSTY

Pass 30 Apr 2010 70,467 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 70,467 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 70,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate slightly deteriorated

fuel filler cap area heavily corroded

fuel tank damaged

towbar area slightly corroded

underbody heavily corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2009 70,047 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Towbar locking device insecure (6.6.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

fuel filler cap area heavily corroded

fuel tank damaged

towbar area slightly corroded

underbody heavily corroded

Pass 30 May 2008 65,734 miles

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

CORROSION ADVANCING -GENERAL-

Front brake imbalance 22 percent

rEAR AXLE bump stops missing

Fail 29 May 2008 65,734 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

CORROSION ADVANCING -GENERAL-

rEAR AXLE bump stops missing

Fail 30 May 2007 64,501 miles

Both rear axle bump stops are missing

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

General corrosion must be kept under observation

Pass 30 May 2007 64,501 miles

Both rear axle bump stops are missing

General corrosion must be kept under observation

Pass 1 Jun 2006 63,550 miles

rear axle bump stops missing

slight cracking on o/s rear tyre outer side wall keep under observation

Fail 1 Jun 2006 63,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear axle bump stops missing

slight cracking on o/s rear tyre outer side wall keep under observation

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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PSO 295W is a 1981 Bedford Motorhome in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1981 Bedford Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 59,341 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 PSO 295W, 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 45 years old, this Bedford Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PSO 295W is a 1981 Bedford Motorhome, first registered on 13 April 1981.

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