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D161 JKR

1986 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

4,341 mi
Last recorded4,341 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Bedford Motor Caravan80,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD161 JKR
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 4,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 4,271 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 4,001 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footwell slightly corroded has been patched (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footwell slightly corroded has been patched (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Radis arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm Centre steering idler arm has slight play (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 3,357 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

play in steering pitman arm bushes

signs of corrosion in strut tops previously plated

surface corrosion front valance

Fail 15 Jun 2017 3,354 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

play in steering pitman arm bushes

surface corrosion front valance

Pass 16 Oct 2014 1,954 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 99,419 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 99,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 98,526 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 98,526 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 97,710 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 96,288 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 96,288 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 94,164 miles

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 94,164 miles

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

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 92,342 miles

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 92,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 90,347 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 88,091 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 88,048 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 86,690 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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D161 JKR is a 1986 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1986 Bedford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 80,995 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 D161 JKR, 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 40 years old, this Bedford Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D161 JKR is a 1986 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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