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B608 MAB

1985 Bedford Motorhome

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

95,423 mi
Last recorded95,423 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB608 MAB
MakeBedford
ModelMotorhome
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2018 95,423 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear mountain (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside window winder not operational

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 92,396 miles

all 4 tyres perished

general corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2012 91,596 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 91,594 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 91,368 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

SERVO PIPE REQUIRES CLIP ON BLANKING BOLT.

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 91,006 miles

Minor oil leak.

Radiator leaking.

Rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated.

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight rear brake judder.

Spare tyre and offside front tyre perished.

Tyre size different front to rear.

Fail 22 Jun 2010 91,006 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Minor oil leak.

Radiator leaking.

Rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated.

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight rear brake judder.

Spare tyre and offside front tyre perished.

Tyre size different front to rear.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 90,754 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Poor running at idle.

Fail 24 Jan 2009 90,730 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Poor running at idle.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 90,130 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 90,130 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Bedford Motorhome?

Based on 1,679 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
797
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 76
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
brake recording little or no effort 63
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B608 MAB is a 1985 Bedford Motorhome in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

The most common reason a Bedford Motorhome fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B608 MAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 41 years old, this Bedford Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B608 MAB is a 1985 Bedford Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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