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F751 EMA

1988 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,456 mi
Last recorded68,456 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Bedford Motor Caravan68,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF751 EMA
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 68,456 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 68,186 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 7 May 2024 67,884 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 67,880 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 67,384 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 66,961 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 66,484 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 66,484 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 66,093 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 66,084 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 64,778 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 63,518 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 63,509 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 May 2016 62,373 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear tyre cut at sidewall

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 62,362 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head and floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported from battery (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear tyre cut at sidewall

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 May 2015 60,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 58,232 miles

Exhaust rear box mounting broken

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on sidewall but not deep enough to show ply or cords

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 56,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 May 2012 54,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,707 miles

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

wiper blades torn

Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,949 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 49,278 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 48,222 miles

front suspension starting to get weak

headlamp image poor

Pass 4 May 2007 47,366 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 45,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

light corrosion on step areas of cab

rear brakes binding very slightly

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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F751 EMA is a 1988 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F751 EMA, 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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F751 EMA is a 1988 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 September 1988.

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