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EMM 456J

1971 Bedford Motor Caravan

Blue Diesel 3519cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,155 mi
Last recorded41,155 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMM 456J
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,519cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 41,155 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 40,088 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 39,443 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 38,624 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,637 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 37,403 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

steering box leaking,water pump (for sink )not connected

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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EMM 456J is a 1971 Bedford Motor Caravan in Blue with a 3,519cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EMM 456J, 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 55 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 EMM 456J registered?

EMM 456J is a 1971 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 July 1971.

Is EMM 456J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMM 456J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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