MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,051 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in offside front tyre
Non obligatory mirror damaged
sunvisor not securing in upright position
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nail in offside front tyre
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
sunvisor not securing in upright position
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Bedford Van?
Based on 956 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F449 XEL is a 1989 Bedford Van in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 F449 XEL, 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 F449 XEL registered?
F449 XEL is a 1989 Bedford Van, first registered on 13 March 1989.
Is F449 XEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for F449 XEL shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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