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E896 JHG

1988 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,564 mi
Last recorded81,564 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1988 Bedford Motor Caravan68,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE896 JHG
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 81,564 miles

rear crossmember corroded

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

front brakes slightly imbalanced

front chassis outriggers corroded

front crossmember/floor corroded

front valance corroded

fuel tank filler neck corroded

slight play in nearside front suspension leg

Pass 10 Aug 2013 81,437 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 81,436 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 81,014 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2012 81,014 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 79,505 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 78,937 miles

rear outriggers for camper stabilizers very rusty

Fail 25 Aug 2009 78,926 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear outriggers for camper stabilizers very rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2008 78,116 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 77,107 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 77,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre crazed & split

Pass 18 May 2006 76,151 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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E896 JHG is a 1988 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E896 JHG, 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 E896 JHG registered?

E896 JHG is a 1988 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 February 1988.

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