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F869 EAW

1989 Bedford Van

Black Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,289 mi
Last recorded85,289 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Bedford Van31,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF869 EAW
MakeBedford
ModelVan
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2015 85,289 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

rear pannal corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 27 Mar 2014 83,841 miles

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

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

offside rear valance corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 82,930 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear pannal corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 82,930 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear pannal corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 81,182 miles

rear end of vehicle corroded

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

fronr floors both sides corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 79,713 miles

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

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

inner and outer sills corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 77,517 miles

both outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2009 75,787 miles

stone chip noted zone a not greater than io mm

Fail 22 Apr 2009 75,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

stone chip noted zone a not greater than io mm

Pass 25 Apr 2008 73,590 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 70,716 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Apr 2006 65,613 miles

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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F869 EAW is a 1989 Bedford Van in Black with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F869 EAW, 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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F869 EAW is a 1989 Bedford Van, first registered on 18 May 1989.

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