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F548 VCV

1988 Bedford Van

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,769 mi
Last recorded84,769 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1988 Bedford Van56,268 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF548 VCV
MakeBedford
ModelVan
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 84,769 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 84,735 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 83,008 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 79,781 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 76,897 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 76,883 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F548 VCV is a 1988 Bedford Van in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F548 VCV, 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 F548 VCV registered?

F548 VCV is a 1988 Bedford Van, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is F548 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F548 VCV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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