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GDZ 5894

1989 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

92,799 mi
Last recorded92,799 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 Bedford Motor Caravan43,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDZ 5894
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 92,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front chassis corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2016 92,799 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front chassis corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2015 91,213 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 91,213 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 82,779 miles

nearside and offside brake back plates slightly corroded

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2014 82,779 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

nearside and offside brake back plates slightly corroded

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2013 75,607 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion in various places

under vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 13 Sep 2013 75,607 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion in various places

under vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 11 Sep 2012 73,438 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight rust appearing all under the vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2009 73,445 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 73,441 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 73,136 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 73,136 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 73,115 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 73,115 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GDZ 5894 is a 1989 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 43,800 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GDZ 5894, 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 37 years old, this Bedford Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GDZ 5894 registered?

GDZ 5894 is a 1989 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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