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E586 EAL

1988 Bedford Motorhome

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,513 mi
Last recorded87,513 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1988 Bedford Motorhome59,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE586 EAL
MakeBedford
ModelMotorhome
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 87,513 miles

o/s and n/s inner arch heavly undersealed

Fail 16 Aug 2016 87,513 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion at doar (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion at spring (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion at doar (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working head light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion at front wheel (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer body (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s and n/s inner arch heavly undersealed

Pass 12 Sep 2014 87,167 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 87,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 86,278 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 84,499 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 83,545 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 83,545 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 82,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion around n/s/r body fixing.

Fail 23 Oct 2008 82,583 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion around n/s/r body fixing.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 78,787 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 78,787 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 77,578 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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E586 EAL is a 1988 Bedford Motorhome in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E586 EAL, 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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E586 EAL is a 1988 Bedford Motorhome, first registered on 20 May 1988.

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