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GDM 474T

1978 Bedford Motorhome

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

56,208 mi
Last recorded56,208 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDM 474T
MakeBedford
ModelMotorhome
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 56,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 56,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 53,178 miles

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 5 May 2012 52,097 miles

nearside front shock absorber damp

Fail 4 May 2012 52,096 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front shock absorber damp

Pass 4 Apr 2011 50,271 miles

All four wheel rims has surface corrosion

Corrosion both front wheelarch/floor area

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside fog light inop

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear body and jack loose/corroded

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight front brake inbalance

Slight warp in rear brakes

Fail 24 Mar 2011 50,260 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All four wheel rims has surface corrosion

Corrosion both front wheelarch/floor area

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside fog light inop

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear body and jack loose/corroded

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight front brake inbalance

Pass 21 Aug 2007 500,424 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 500,424 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 48,799 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 48,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

corrosion underneath o/s/r wheel arch not within prescribed area.not affecting steering braking or suspension

How Reliable is the Bedford Motorhome?

Based on 1,679 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
797
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 76
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
brake recording little or no effort 63
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GDM 474T is a 1978 Bedford Motorhome in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

The most common reason a Bedford Motorhome fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GDM 474T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 48 years old, this Bedford Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GDM 474T is a 1978 Bedford Motorhome, first registered on 6 September 1978.

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