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E8 WED

1981 Beauford Tourer

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

76,149 mi
Last recorded76,149 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Beauford Tourer15,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 WED
MakeBeauford
ModelTourer
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 76,149 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 72,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 67,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 67,082 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 63,872 miles

both front tie rod end bushes are soft and perished

exhaust is rusty and patched

f/o/s tyre is worn at inner edge

front seat belts are poor in operation

inner sills are poor (wooden)

lower steering u/j worn

oil leaks noted engine and oil cooler

wiring poor under dash

Pass 31 Mar 2021 59,175 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 57,863 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 52,364 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 46,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 39,897 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 31,017 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 23,047 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 May 2014 15,524 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2013 12,147 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2012 10,409 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 10,331 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 9,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2009 9,141 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 7,518 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 5,390 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 3,701 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

How Reliable is the Beauford Tourer?

Based on 1,605 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Steering rack gaiter split 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 14
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E8 WED is a 1981 Beauford Tourer in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1981 Beauford Tourer models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 15,815 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Beauford Tourer fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E8 WED, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Beauford Tourer typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this Beauford Tourer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E8 WED registered?

E8 WED is a 1981 Beauford Tourer, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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