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F435 PCR

1988 Bedford Van

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

38,825 mi
Last recorded38,825 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Bedford Van56,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF435 PCR
MakeBedford
ModelVan
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2006 38,825 miles

Brake pivot excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

corrosion in off side rear boot floor

How Reliable is the Bedford Van?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
1,121
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 165
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 48
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F435 PCR is a 1988 Bedford Van in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 56,268 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 Van fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 165 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F435 PCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Van typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Bedford Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F435 PCR registered?

F435 PCR is a 1988 Bedford Van, first registered on 18 October 1988.

Is F435 PCR safe to buy?

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