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GBA 193V

1979 Beauford Tourer

Grey Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,232 mi
Last recorded21,232 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 1979 Beauford Tourer23,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBA 193V
MakeBeauford
ModelTourer
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 21,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight bind o/s front brake

Pass 16 Jun 2014 20,807 miles

slight brake bind off side front brake

Pass 1 Jun 2013 20,306 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2012 20,068 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant hose rubbing on steering shaft

Pass 17 May 2011 19,686 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 17 May 2011 19,686 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Coolant leak

Pass 21 May 2010 19,362 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 19,345 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

servo pipe slighty deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2009 19,100 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 18,937 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 18,698 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 18,556 miles

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

offside front water hose perished (under bonnet)

slight imbalance recorded from front brakes (10%)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Beauford Tourer?

Based on 1,605 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Steering rack gaiter split 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 14
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GBA 193V is a 1979 Beauford Tourer in Grey with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Beauford Tourer models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 23,225 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 Beauford Tourer fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GBA 193V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Beauford Tourer typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Beauford Tourer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GBA 193V registered?

GBA 193V is a 1979 Beauford Tourer, first registered on 20 September 1979.

Is GBA 193V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBA 193V shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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