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F915 BYA

1988 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,089 mi
Last recorded62,089 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1988 Bedford Motor Caravan68,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF915 BYA
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 62,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens faded

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 62,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens faded/slightly discoloured

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 62,068 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear light lens faded/slightly discoloured

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 61,857 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour lens faded (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 61,412 miles

nsf tyre perishing

nsr light lens deteriorated, faded and slight interference

Pass 17 Jul 2017 59,993 miles

2 exhaust rubbers split, but system still secure

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 59,993 miles

2 exhaust rubbers split, but system still secure

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 58,096 miles

underside of vehicle has some light corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2014 58,079 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 57,924 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 57,126 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 56,133 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 55,457 miles

Allthough brakes passed efficiency test I feel the rears could be a little better

Corrosion starting & repaired on front strut mounts

Steering lower coupling (rag joint) starting to crack a little

Fail 2 Jul 2010 55,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Allthough brakes passed efficiency test I feel the rears could be a little better

Corrosion starting & repaired on front strut mounts

Steering lower coupling (rag joint) starting to crack a little

Pass 28 May 2009 53,935 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 53,275 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 52,915 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 52,679 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 52,679 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

All brake hose ferulles corroded

Front brake imbalance 21%

Nearside front door and wing rusty

Nearside front wheel arch rusty

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Radiator in very poor condition

Rear number plate in very poor condition

Steering rubber coupling cracked

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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F915 BYA is a 1988 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 F915 BYA, 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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What year was F915 BYA registered?

F915 BYA is a 1988 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 August 1988.

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