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HOW 215L

1973 Bedford Van

Pink Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

4,100 mi
Last recorded4,100 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOW 215L
MakeBedford
ModelVan
Year1973
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 4,100 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 3,944 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 3,940 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 3,847 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 3,751 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 3,394 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 3,393 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 3,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 3,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 3,074 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 2,868 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 2,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 1,622 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 1,621 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 97,506 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 97,505 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 94,882 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 94,882 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 91,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 91,693 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 88,369 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 88,368 miles

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

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

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 85,492 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Bedford Van?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
1,121
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 165
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 48
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HOW 215L is a 1973 Bedford Van in Pink with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

The most common reason a Bedford Van fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 165 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HOW 215L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Van typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 53 years old, this Bedford Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HOW 215L registered?

HOW 215L is a 1973 Bedford Van, first registered on 3 May 1973.

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