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F159 KGY

1989 Bedford Motorhome

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,656 mi
Last recorded85,656 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Bedford Motorhome81,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF159 KGY
MakeBedford
ModelMotorhome
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 85,656 miles

Both rear leaf spring slightly corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 85,656 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both rear leaf spring slightly corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 85,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp X2 INDICATOR INTERFERENCE (4.2.3 (c))

Rear X2 LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 16 May 2019 85,380 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle NSR 122KG. OSR 73KG. NO LOCKS (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel NSR 122KG. OSR 73KG. NO LOCKS (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp X2 INDICATOR INTERFERENCE (4.2.3 (c))

Rear X2 LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 23 Aug 2017 84,986 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened X2 CORRODED (2.4.B.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp X2 NSR/OSR INDICATOR INTERFERENCE (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 84,986 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened X2 CORRODED (2.4.B.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp X2 NSR/OSR INDICATOR INTERFERENCE (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,962 miles

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement X2 (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement X2 (2.4.B.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp X2 NSR/OSR INDICATOR INTERFERENCE (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 82,647 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 82,639 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 82,441 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 82,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 82,400 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 82,186 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside front step corroding

previous repairs and underseal

rear fog lamp loose

slight judder nearside rear brake

slight play in both front shockabsorber sliding glands

Fail 17 Apr 2014 82,183 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front step corroding

previous repairs and underseal

rear fog lamp loose

slight judder nearside rear brake

slight play in both front shockabsorber sliding glands

Pass 22 Aug 2013 82,114 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 82,107 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 81,502 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2011 80,728 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight bind,offside front brake

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 6 May 2010 79,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2009 78,697 miles

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

brake pedal long, attention soon

Fail 5 May 2009 78,694 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 778,897 miles

50 sp[ots of corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2007 77,305 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Wipers poor clearing.

rear brake rise rate poor attention soon.

Fail 18 Apr 2007 77,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Wipers poor clearing.

rear brake rise rate poor attention soon.

How Reliable is the Bedford Motorhome?

Based on 1,679 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
797
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 76
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
brake recording little or no effort 63
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F159 KGY is a 1989 Bedford Motorhome in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 81,823 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F159 KGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 37 years old, this Bedford Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F159 KGY is a 1989 Bedford Motorhome, first registered on 17 January 1989.

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