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FFC 618V

1980 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,802 mi
Last recorded51,802 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 1980 Bedford Motor Caravan49,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFC 618V
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2021 51,802 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 4282... limit is 1200 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 51,787 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced upper wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wiper working very slow

Pass 7 May 2019 51,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2016 51,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak from engine and rear diff unit ()

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 6 Oct 2014 51,156 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear hub leaking axle oil but has good brake readings

Pass 30 Jul 2011 49,584 miles

offside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 29 Jul 2011 49,576 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,546 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,522 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 49,368 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 49,368 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 47,877 miles

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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FFC 618V is a 1980 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Bedford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 49,604 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FFC 618V, 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 46 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 FFC 618V registered?

FFC 618V is a 1980 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 May 1980.

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