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F983 GNE

1988 Bedford Van

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

77,833 mi
Last recorded77,833 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2006
Typical for 1988 Bedford Van56,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF983 GNE
MakeBedford
ModelVan
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2006 77,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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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F983 GNE is a 1988 Bedford Van in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 F983 GNE, 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 F983 GNE registered?

F983 GNE is a 1988 Bedford Van, first registered on 24 November 1988.

Is F983 GNE safe to buy?

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