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B713 LAU

1985 Bedford Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,126 mi
Last recorded72,126 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1985 Bedford Motor Caravan58,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB713 LAU
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 72,126 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 71,174 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 71,174 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,882 miles

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

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

front number plate discoloured,rear springs corroded/worn.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 63,470 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 61,993 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,210 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 61,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 60,542 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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B713 LAU is a 1985 Bedford Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 B713 LAU, 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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What year was B713 LAU registered?

B713 LAU is a 1985 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 June 1985.

Is B713 LAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B713 LAU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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