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EUE 923Y

1983 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

29,436 mi
Last recorded29,436 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1983 Bedford Motor Caravan54,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUE 923Y
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 29,436 miles

some brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Aug 2016 28,710 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 28,427 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

brake pipes covered by underseal

caravan wooden frame deteriorated in serveral places.

exhaust fouling cross member

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread.

Fail 29 Jun 2015 28,427 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

brake pipes covered by underseal

caravan wooden frame deteriorated in serveral places.

exhaust fouling cross member

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 27,337 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 26,582 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 26,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 25,861 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 25,861 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

drivers mirror cracked

engine oil leaks

engine oil level low (topped up 2 ltrs)

exhaust system loose on hangers and brackets

rear coil springs modified

rear nearside lamp assembly loose

Pass 13 May 2010 24,814 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 24,814 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front coil springs corroded

engine oil leaks

Pass 6 May 2009 24,638 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 24,630 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear shocker, both bushes deteriorated

offside front shocker, both bushes deteriorated

rear diff oil leak

windscreen has water ingress (outside swept area)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 23,945 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 23,937 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leaks

rear coil springs seating housings offset

Pass 27 Apr 2007 23,331 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 21,550 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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EUE 923Y is a 1983 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1983 Bedford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 54,855 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 EUE 923Y, 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 43 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 EUE 923Y registered?

EUE 923Y is a 1983 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 June 1983.

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