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B888 LUY

1985 Bedford Van

Green Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,131 mi
Last recorded31,131 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1985 Bedford Van29,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB888 LUY
MakeBedford
ModelVan
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 31,131 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 29,662 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 28,333 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 25,155 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 22,829 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 19,479 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 14,330 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 10,832 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 10,832 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 6,329 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 6,328 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside 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)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 1,404 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nail in nearside @ offside rear tyres

Fail 14 Nov 2005

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nail in nearside @offside rear tyres

How Reliable is the Bedford Van?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
1,121
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 165
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 48
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B888 LUY is a 1985 Bedford Van in Green with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1985 Bedford Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 29,283 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Van fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 165 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B888 LUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was B888 LUY registered?

B888 LUY is a 1985 Bedford Van, first registered on 7 June 1985.

Is B888 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B888 LUY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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