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CPR 995Y

1983 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

58,542 mi
Last recorded58,542 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1983 Bedford Motor Caravan54,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPR 995Y
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 58,542 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2018 58,542 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill bottom (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valence (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill bottom (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 57,004 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 56,536 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 54,747 miles

NSR rear shock bushes perrished

OSR shock bushes perrished

rear cross member corroded

rear number plate damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2013 54,511 miles

NSR shock absorber bushes perished and deteriorated

OSR shock absorber bushes perished and deteriorated

Rear cross member corroded

Rear number plate has a corner broken

Fail 30 Jul 2013 54,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

NSF brake grabbing

NSR and OSR brakes grabbing

NSR shock absorber bushes perished and deteriorated

OSR shock absorber bushes perished and deteriorated

Rear cross member corroded

Rear number plate has a corner broken

Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NSF brake grabbing slightly

NSF brake squealing

NSF wheel bearing very slightly rough

OSF brake squealing

Fail 22 Jun 2012 54,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NSF brake grabbing slightly

NSF brake squealing

NSF wheel bearing very slightly rough

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSF brake squealing

Pass 20 Jun 2011 53,517 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front brake slight imbalance 23%

Fail 20 Jun 2011 53,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front brake slight imbalance 23%

Pass 26 Jun 2010 52,710 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2010 52,708 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2009 51,904 miles

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 51,904 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 51,881 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 51,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 50,098 miles

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

oil leak

passenger side washer jet not working

Fail 22 Nov 2005 50,098 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

passenger side washer jet not working

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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CPR 995Y is a 1983 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CPR 995Y, 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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CPR 995Y is a 1983 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 March 1983.

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