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E759 CPN

1988 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

15,170 mi
Last recorded15,170 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1988 Bedford Motor Caravan68,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE759 CPN
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 15,170 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 14,766 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipes corroded in places

Play in n/s/f shock absorber strut

body corroded in places

front sidelights emmit a slightly blueish tint

Pass 2 Sep 2011 141,424 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 141,424 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f brake hose retaning devise missing

Pass 2 Sep 2010 11,555 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 11,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 7,775 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 7,775 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 47,480 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 2,469 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 May 2007 2,359 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2006 94,864 miles

Engine slight smoke

Front wheel arches have been undersealed

Fail 3 May 2006 94,864 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Wheel archs front have been undersealed

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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E759 CPN is a 1988 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 68,238 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E759 CPN, 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 38 years old, this Bedford Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E759 CPN registered?

E759 CPN is a 1988 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 January 1988.

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