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E640 BYJ

1987 Bedford Van

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,992 mi
Last recorded10,992 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2006
Typical for 1987 Bedford Van64,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE640 BYJ
MakeBedford
ModelVan
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2006 10,992 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 10,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 7,758 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 7,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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E640 BYJ is a 1987 Bedford Van in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E640 BYJ, 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 E640 BYJ registered?

E640 BYJ is a 1987 Bedford Van, first registered on 12 October 1987.

Is E640 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E640 BYJ shows 4 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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