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DTR 649K

1972 Bedford Van

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

23,046 mi
Last recorded23,046 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTR 649K
MakeBedford
ModelVan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 23,046 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 23,033 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 21,367 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2012 21,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 13,742 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight diff oil leak

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2010 70,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 70,862 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 3,611 miles

brake pedal anti slip tapped on

Fail 7 Apr 2009 3,604 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion holes to drivers step but welded on inside

o/s and n/s/front inner wheel arches corroded

spare wheel not properly secured

Fail 2 Apr 2009 3,454 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion holes to drivers step but welded on inside

o/s and n/s/front inner wheel arches corroded

spare wheel not properly secured

Pass 13 Feb 2008 98,155 miles

front brakes unbalanced

van badly corroded at front and doorstep areas

Fail 6 Feb 2008 98,145 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brakes unbalanced

long footbrake and handbrake travel

van badly corroded at front and doorstep areas

Pass 11 Oct 2006 93,804 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 93,649 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front wipers worn

ns front upper wish bone bushes perishing

os ns front tie bar bushes perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2005 86,663 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 86,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2005 86,240 miles

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

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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DTR 649K is a 1972 Bedford Van in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 DTR 649K, 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 54 years old, this Bedford Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DTR 649K is a 1972 Bedford Van, first registered on 5 June 1972.

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