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F634 PAE

1988 Bedford Van

White Diesel 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Bedford Van56,268 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF634 PAE
MakeBedford
ModelVan
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013
Pass 20 Aug 2011 48,285 miles

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

front braske discs rusty and pitted

Fail 16 Aug 2011 48,285 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front braske discs rusty and pitted

Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,420 miles

front dics pitted

Fail 14 Jun 2010 47,419 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front dics pitted

Fail 12 May 2009

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre has small cracks on sidewall

offside front chasiss corner has corossion under the vehicle

Pass 12 May 2009

nearside rear tyre has small cracks on sidewall

offside front chasiss corner has corossion under the vehicle

Pass 17 Jul 2008 41,801 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 41,801 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/f tyre wall split.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 40,940 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 39,723 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise radiator in poor condition

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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F634 PAE is a 1988 Bedford Van in White with a 970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F634 PAE, 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 F634 PAE registered?

F634 PAE is a 1988 Bedford Van, first registered on 22 December 1988.

Is F634 PAE safe to buy?

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