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E470 LWS

1988 Bedford Motorhome

White Petrol 940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,803 mi
Last recorded87,803 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 Bedford Motorhome59,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE470 LWS
MakeBedford
ModelMotorhome
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine940cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 87,803 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 87,210 miles

Nearside headlamp pattern poor and pattern starting to degrade

Fail 3 May 2016 87,208 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside headlamp pattern poor and pattern starting to degrade

Pass 10 Jun 2015 86,728 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 85,959 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 84,931 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,874 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 83,863 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 83,195 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 82,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 82,454 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 81,950 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 81,632 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 81,221 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 80,727 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Motorhome?

Based on 1,679 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
797
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 76
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
brake recording little or no effort 63
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E470 LWS is a 1988 Bedford Motorhome in White with a 940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 59,336 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Motorhome fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E470 LWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 38 years old, this Bedford Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E470 LWS registered?

E470 LWS is a 1988 Bedford Motorhome, first registered on 26 February 1988.

Is E470 LWS safe to buy?

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