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ALR 699Y

1982 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,808 mi
Last recorded4,808 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Bedford Motor Caravan77,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALR 699Y
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 4,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 4,808 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle wont idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 4,804 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Fuel pipe leaking At fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 4,748 miles

Bushes deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2006 4,257 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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ALR 699Y is a 1982 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Bedford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.7% with a typical mileage of 77,456 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 ALR 699Y, 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 44 years old, this Bedford Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALR 699Y registered?

ALR 699Y is a 1982 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 August 1982.

Is ALR 699Y safe to buy?

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