MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,123 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Bedford Van?
Based on 956 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E224 AAU is a 1988 Bedford Van in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 E224 AAU, 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 E224 AAU registered?
E224 AAU is a 1988 Bedford Van, first registered on 13 January 1988.
Is E224 AAU safe to buy?
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