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A251 GUE

1983 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,798 mi
Last recorded60,798 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 1983 Bedford Motor Caravan54,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA251 GUE
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 60,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 60,795 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 59,726 miles

Nearside Lower Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2015 59,459 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

new bracket made for brake pipes near steering column .

Fail 20 Jan 2015 59,452 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2013 58,468 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 57,185 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 56,109 miles

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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A251 GUE is a 1983 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Bedford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 54,855 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A251 GUE, 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 43 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 A251 GUE registered?

A251 GUE is a 1983 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A251 GUE safe to buy?

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