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F435 SUT

1989 Bedford Van

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,369 mi
Last recorded25,369 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Bedford Van31,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF435 SUT
MakeBedford
ModelVan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2008 25,369 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 24,311 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 24,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 22,439 miles

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

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

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

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 SUT is a 1989 Bedford Van in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 31,052 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 SUT, 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 37 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 SUT registered?

F435 SUT is a 1989 Bedford Van, first registered on 25 May 1989.

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