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E487 KEF

1987 Bedford Van

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,886 mi
Last recorded72,886 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2006
Typical for 1987 Bedford Van64,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE487 KEF
MakeBedford
ModelVan
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2006 72,886 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 72,886 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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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E487 KEF is a 1987 Bedford Van in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 64,383 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 E487 KEF, 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 39 years old, this Bedford Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E487 KEF registered?

E487 KEF is a 1987 Bedford Van, first registered on 23 October 1987.

Is E487 KEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E487 KEF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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