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C216 RJU

1985 Bedford Van

Green Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,013 mi
Last recorded86,013 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2006
Typical for 1985 Bedford Van29,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC216 RJU
MakeBedford
ModelVan
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2006 86,013 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 86,013 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 82,166 miles

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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C216 RJU is a 1985 Bedford Van in Green with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C216 RJU, 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 C216 RJU registered?

C216 RJU is a 1985 Bedford Van, first registered on 1 September 1985.

Is C216 RJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C216 RJU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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