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GRF 76E

1978 Beauford Tourer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,413 mi
Last recorded78,413 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1978 Beauford Tourer25,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRF 76E
MakeBeauford
ModelTourer
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 78,413 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 75,209 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 70,646 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 55,501 miles

1 x offside front lower suspension bolt only just has a full nut of thread should be replaced with longer bolt

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear on axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 52,202 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 45,084 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 43,647 miles

upper universal joint mount on steering column has slight free play

Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,810 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 34,054 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 29,229 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,229 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 23,702 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 17,892 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 16,192 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 16,192 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 16,036 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 15,268 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006

Engine blows slight smoke. †Slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint.

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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GRF 76E is a 1978 Beauford Tourer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1978 Beauford Tourer models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 25,559 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GRF 76E, 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 48 years old, this Beauford Tourer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GRF 76E?

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What year was GRF 76E registered?

GRF 76E is a 1978 Beauford Tourer, first registered on 5 May 1978.

Is GRF 76E safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRF 76E shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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