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G26 HWO

1990 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,669 mi
Last recorded56,669 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Bedford Motor Caravan57,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG26 HWO
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 56,669 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 55,129 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 55,129 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 53,281 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

cab steps and wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 May 2022 51,864 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cab steps and wheelarches corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 51,863 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear shockers poor in operation

Pass 10 Aug 2018 51,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 51,487 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyre side wall cracking no coards showin

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 50,950 miles

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

rear springs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 50,179 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside front tyre cracking on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords etc

Pass 18 Aug 2014 49,561 miles

both sides front chassis sections and steps corroded

slight blow from exhaust

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2013 48,937 miles

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

under van slight corrading

Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,872 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 47,136 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 45,240 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 45,234 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 44,117 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight perishing to all tyres

Fail 24 Jun 2009 44,076 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight perishing to all tyres

Pass 23 Apr 2007 44,010 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 43,906 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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G26 HWO is a 1990 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1990 Bedford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 57,469 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 G26 HWO, 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 36 years old, this Bedford Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G26 HWO is a 1990 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 February 1990.

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