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GEL 220Y

1998 Beauford Tourer

White Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,617 mi
Last recorded15,617 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 220Y
MakeBeauford
ModelTourer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 15,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored

both side step mounts corroded

front anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn

Fail 21 Jul 2021 15,547 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

both side step mounts corroded

front anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn

Pass 18 Sep 2017 14,608 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front foot rest mounings corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 13,171 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2015 11,920 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

offside rear exhaust hanger

Fail 26 Jun 2015 11,862 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear exhaust hanger

Pass 17 Jun 2014 10,514 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 8,898 miles

spare tyres defective

Fail 6 Jun 2013 8,739 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

spare tyres defective

Pass 2 May 2012 7,593 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 7,593 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 5,843 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 4,103 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 1,805 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 1,786 miles

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 336 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 18,776 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight split to steering column coupling.

Fail 13 Jul 2007 18,752 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 18,476 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight split to steering coupling.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 15,999 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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GEL 220Y is a 1998 Beauford Tourer in White with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GEL 220Y, 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 28 years old, this Beauford Tourer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GEL 220Y is a 1998 Beauford Tourer, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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