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E272 LVN

1988 Bedford Van

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

99,121 mi
Last recorded99,121 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2006
Typical for 1988 Bedford Van56,268 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE272 LVN
MakeBedford
ModelVan
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2006 99,121 miles

Nearside Inner Rear 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)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

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

oil leak

condition of bodywork

condition of both rear flexis

condition of vehicle

corrosion all under vehicle

heavy grease to all brake pipes

underseal and corrosion to o/s/f front to rear brake pipes inspection limited

underseal to n/s/f and raer brake pipe inspection limited

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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E272 LVN is a 1988 Bedford Van in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 E272 LVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E272 LVN registered?

E272 LVN is a 1988 Bedford Van, first registered on 11 January 1988.

Is E272 LVN safe to buy?

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