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BPR 45Y

1983 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

1,193 mi
Last recorded1,193 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1983 Bedford Motor Caravan54,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPR 45Y
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 1,193 miles

Coolant leak

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2011 1,108 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 930 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 930 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 919 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r bottom shocker bush splittin up

Pass 29 Apr 2008 757 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 741 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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BPR 45Y is a 1983 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1983 Bedford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 54,855 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 BPR 45Y, 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 43 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 BPR 45Y registered?

BPR 45Y is a 1983 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 January 1983.

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