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E835 DRO

1988 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,247 mi
Last recorded73,247 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Bedford Motor Caravan68,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE835 DRO
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 73,247 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 72,588 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 72,560 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 72,073 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Pipe Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 70,162 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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E835 DRO is a 1988 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 E835 DRO, 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 E835 DRO registered?

E835 DRO is a 1988 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 April 1988.

Is E835 DRO safe to buy?

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