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A298 SPS

1983 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Diesel 5405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,192 mi
Last recorded169,192 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2006
Typical for 1983 Bedford Motor Caravan54,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA298 SPS
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,405cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2006 169,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

exhaust rear tail pipe insecure and blowing

fog light tell tell inop

offside mirror cracked

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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A298 SPS is a 1983 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 5,405cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A298 SPS, 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 A298 SPS registered?

A298 SPS is a 1983 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 October 1983.

Is A298 SPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A298 SPS shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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