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F511 RPY

1988 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,142 mi
Last recorded113,142 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Bedford Motor Caravan68,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF511 RPY
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 113,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 112,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Jun 2017 8,570 miles

various oil leaks

Fail 14 Jun 2017 8,570 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

various oil leaks

Pass 8 Jul 2016 8,098 miles

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

nsf anti roll bar steady bush slight movement

oil leaks

Fail 23 Jun 2016 8,089 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

nsf anti roll bar bushes slight movement

nsr leaf spring shackle bushes deteriating

oil leaks

osf lower seat cushion insecure

osr leaf spring shackle bushes deteriating

rear diff oil leak

slight interaction on rear lights

Fail 15 Jan 2016 8,085 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leaks

rear diff oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 7,039 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 7,039 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 6,259 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 6,256 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 54,401 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 54,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 2,686 miles

Offside front mudflap support corroded

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 98,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 94,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 94,348 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2008 89,049 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 86,956 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 86,093 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 10 May 2006 86,093 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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F511 RPY is a 1988 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 68,238 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 F511 RPY, 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 38 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 F511 RPY registered?

F511 RPY is a 1988 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F511 RPY safe to buy?

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