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D397 WPL

1986 Bedford Van

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,236 mi
Last recorded49,236 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD397 WPL
MakeBedford
ModelVan
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2008 49,236 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 49,229 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 48,706 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 48,706 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

VERY RUSTY BEHIND REAR BUMPER

Pass 10 Jun 2005 48,054 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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D397 WPL is a 1986 Bedford Van in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D397 WPL, 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 40 years old, this Bedford Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D397 WPL registered?

D397 WPL is a 1986 Bedford Van, first registered on 14 October 1986.

Is D397 WPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D397 WPL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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