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E215 BAO

1988 Bedford Van

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,182 mi
Last recorded65,182 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Bedford Van56,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE215 BAO
MakeBedford
ModelVan
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 65,182 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 65,113 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 61,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 58,504 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 57,106 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 57,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 56,949 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 56,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 56,818 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 56,810 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill beside spring mounting, holed in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 56,664 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 56,658 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 56,298 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,797 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 55,371 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 54,664 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 53,746 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 52,518 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 51,294 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,100 miles

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

front brakes are not as efficient as expected

Pass 6 Apr 2011 49,204 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 48,441 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 48,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 47,717 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 46,614 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills are corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2006 43,889 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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E215 BAO is a 1988 Bedford Van in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 56,268 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E215 BAO, 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 38 years old, this Bedford Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E215 BAO registered?

E215 BAO is a 1988 Bedford Van, first registered on 4 March 1988.

Is E215 BAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E215 BAO shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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