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B588 KTO

1985 Bedford Motor Caravan

Silver Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,903 mi
Last recorded37,903 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1985 Bedford Motor Caravan58,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB588 KTO
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2007 37,903 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Chips on screen

Condition of bodywork

Condition of both front wiper blades

Condition of nearside side sliding door Borderline

Corosion throughout underbody

Engine oil leak

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 35,555 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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B588 KTO is a 1985 Bedford Motor Caravan in Silver with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Bedford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 58,056 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 B588 KTO, 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 41 years old, this Bedford Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B588 KTO is a 1985 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 June 1985.

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