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E783 AJC

1987 Bedford Van

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,916 mi
Last recorded29,916 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2007
Typical for 1987 Bedford Van64,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE783 AJC
MakeBedford
ModelVan
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2007 29,916 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion to both outer sills

slight corrosion to both rear inner wings

slight corrosion to nearside rear floor

Fail 20 Nov 2007 29,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion to both outer sills

slight corrosion to both rear inner wings

slight corrosion to nearside rear floor

Pass 4 Nov 2006 26,454 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 26,426 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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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E783 AJC is a 1987 Bedford Van in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 E783 AJC, 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 E783 AJC registered?

E783 AJC is a 1987 Bedford Van, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E783 AJC safe to buy?

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