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A499 TRP

1983 Bedford Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,173 mi
Last recorded81,173 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1983 Bedford Motor Caravan54,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA499 TRP
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 81,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cambelt cover missing

Pass 25 Sep 2012 79,847 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 79,804 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 77,758 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 76,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 75,608 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 75,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 74,787 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight imbalance in front brake application

Fail 15 Sep 2008 74,785 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight imbalance in front brake application

Pass 27 Sep 2007 72,988 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 72,633 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 71,141 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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A499 TRP is a 1983 Bedford Motor Caravan in Blue with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A499 TRP, 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 A499 TRP registered?

A499 TRP is a 1983 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 September 1983.

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