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HAS 183

1961 Bedford Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,052 mi
Last recorded37,052 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAS 183
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2017 37,052 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering idler (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure mounting / spring carrier split (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front springs corroded

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler (2.2.A.1a)

all suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2014 36,860 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Slight engine oil leak present

Slight gearbox oil leak present

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 36,205 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Slight engine oil leak present

Slight gearbox leak present

Fail 27 Jul 2013 36,205 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Slight engine oil leak present

Slight gearbox leak present

Pass 25 Jun 2012 35,489 miles

Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

osr tyre perished

rear exhaust mount loose

Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,755 miles

Slight wear in the N/S drop arm,

Fail 16 Mar 2011 32,745 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Slight wear in the N/S drop arm,

Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,583 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,174 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 28,164 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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HAS 183 is a 1961 Bedford Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HAS 183, 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 65 years old, this Bedford Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HAS 183 is a 1961 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1961.

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