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A479 UYY

1984 Bedford Motorhome

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,879 mi
Last recorded59,879 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1984 Bedford Motorhome53,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA479 UYY
MakeBedford
ModelMotorhome
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2012 59,879 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise exhaust system has slight blow

advise o/s/r shock absorber has light misting of oil

advise slight play to both front wheel bearings

advise wiper blades starting to split

Pass 8 Nov 2012 59,879 miles

advise exhaust system has slight blow

advise o/s/r shock absorber has light misting of oil

advise slight play to both front wheel bearings

advise wiper blades starting to split

Pass 26 Oct 2011 59,781 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 59,781 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 56,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front coil springs corroded

both rear leaf springs slightly corroded

diff pinion oil seal leaking

n/s/f tyre perishing on side wall. advise replaced

propshaft UJ worn

Pass 13 Jun 2009 53,099 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 53,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 52,695 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 51,510 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 51,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

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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A479 UYY is a 1984 Bedford Motorhome in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Bedford Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 53,015 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 A479 UYY, 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 42 years old, this Bedford Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A479 UYY registered?

A479 UYY is a 1984 Bedford Motorhome, first registered on 13 June 1984.

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