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E630 HBV

1987 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,803 mi
Last recorded94,803 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Bedford Motor Caravan81,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE630 HBV
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 94,803 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 94,642 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 946,047 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 93,906 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 93,322 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 93,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 92,796 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 92,442 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler arm has slight movement (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls are cracked

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 92,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2014 91,822 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 89,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 87,845 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 86,140 miles

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

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

all underbody slightly corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front crossmember excessivly corroded but not in perscribed area

Pass 21 Aug 2009 83,780 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 83,777 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 81,028 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 81,028 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 78,716 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 75,921 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Motor Caravan?

Based on 1,725 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
686
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 69
position lamp(s) not working 67
fog lamp not working 47
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 47
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E630 HBV is a 1987 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 81,749 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Motor Caravan fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E630 HBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 39 years old, this Bedford Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E630 HBV is a 1987 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 December 1987.

Is E630 HBV safe to buy?

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