MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,952 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Bedford Van?
Based on 956 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G957 VAE is a 1989 Bedford Van in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1989 Bedford Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 31,052 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 G957 VAE, 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 37 years old, this Bedford Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was G957 VAE registered?
G957 VAE is a 1989 Bedford Van, first registered on 29 September 1989.
Is G957 VAE safe to buy?
The MOT history for G957 VAE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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