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G724 DCV

1990 Bedford Van

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,284 mi
Last recorded19,284 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1990 Bedford Van33,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG724 DCV
MakeBedford
ModelVan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 19,284 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 19,281 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 11,420 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 5,387 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 5,381 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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G724 DCV is a 1990 Bedford Van in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Bedford Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 33,727 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 G724 DCV, 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 36 years old, this Bedford Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G724 DCV registered?

G724 DCV is a 1990 Bedford Van, first registered on 9 May 1990.

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