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DCY 974K

1972 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1756cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,412 mi
Last recorded23,412 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCY 974K
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,756cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 23,412 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,471 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 20,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 65,011 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 65,011 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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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DCY 974K is a 1972 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 1,756cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DCY 974K, 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 54 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 DCY 974K registered?

DCY 974K is a 1972 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 March 1972.

Is DCY 974K safe to buy?

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