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A874 GHN

1984 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,068 mi
Last recorded89,068 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1984 Bedford Motor Caravan74,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA874 GHN
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 89,068 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 88,860 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 87,598 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 86,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 84,791 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 83,612 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 82,820 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 80,882 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 79,349 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 79,349 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 78,059 miles

advise underside heavily undersilled

n/s rear hub oil leaking

Fail 29 May 2013 78,059 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

advise underside heavily undersilled

n/s rear hub oil leaking

Pass 3 Mar 2012 76,963 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 75,345 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 74,101 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 74,101 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 70,403 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 66,439 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 63,978 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 63,977 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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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A874 GHN is a 1984 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A874 GHN, 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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What year was A874 GHN registered?

A874 GHN is a 1984 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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