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A947 XML

1984 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,160 mi
Last recorded72,160 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2005
Typical for 1984 Bedford Motor Caravan74,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA947 XML
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2005 72,160 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 72,149 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

bit of play in o/s/f wheel bearing

engine oil leak

o/s headlamp corroding on the inside

slight play in prop shaft centre u.j

slight windscreen damage

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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A947 XML is a 1984 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A947 XML, 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 A947 XML registered?

A947 XML is a 1984 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 March 1984.

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