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F799 RLD

1989 Bedford Van

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,547 mi
Last recorded27,547 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Bedford Van31,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF799 RLD
MakeBedford
ModelVan
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 27,547 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,464 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 26,418 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,133 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 25,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 22,832 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2006 19,670 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 19,657 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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F799 RLD is a 1989 Bedford Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 F799 RLD, 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 F799 RLD registered?

F799 RLD is a 1989 Bedford Van, first registered on 16 March 1989.

Is F799 RLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F799 RLD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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