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A853 LFD

1984 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,618 mi
Last recorded76,618 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1984 Bedford Motor Caravan74,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA853 LFD
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 76,618 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both front (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 76,618 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both front (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 76,593 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 76,226 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank damaged

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

propshaft centre bearing damaged

wheel trim fitted to nearside rear, offside front and offside rear wheels

Fail 17 Apr 2014 76,225 miles

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)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank damaged

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

propshaft centre bearing damaged

wheel trim fitted to nearside rear, offside front and offside rear wheels

Pass 6 Mar 2013 75,295 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 74,054 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 73,248 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 71,292 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 71,292 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 69,281 miles

1.n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 68,451 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 67,249 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 66,447 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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A853 LFD is a 1984 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1984 Bedford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 74,078 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 A853 LFD, 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 42 years old, this Bedford Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A853 LFD is a 1984 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 June 1984.

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