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FCG 800S

1978 Bedford Motorhome

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

3,095 mi
Last recorded3,095 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCG 800S
MakeBedford
ModelMotorhome
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 3,095 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 3,094 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 967 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 965 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 99,499 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 27 Jun 2012 99,499 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2011 98,749 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front prop shaft UJ has very slight play

Pass 14 Nov 2008 97,938 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 97,934 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2007 97,185 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 97,171 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 96,559 miles

nearside headlight has water ingress

offside and nearside steps have surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2006 95,787 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 95,787 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

How Reliable is the Bedford Motorhome?

Based on 1,679 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
797
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 76
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
brake recording little or no effort 63
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FCG 800S is a 1978 Bedford Motorhome in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Bedford Motorhome fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FCG 800S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 48 years old, this Bedford Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FCG 800S is a 1978 Bedford Motorhome, first registered on 10 January 1978.

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