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JRL 616W

1981 Bedford Motorhome

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

23,520 mi
Last recorded23,520 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1981 Bedford Motorhome59,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRL 616W
MakeBedford
ModelMotorhome
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 23,520 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front inner wings slightly corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 23,509 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s weak. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front both front inner wings slightly corroded.

Front radius rod bushes deteriorating.

Front suspension arm bushes slightly worn.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 21,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front of chassis and area has corrosion

Nearside Front step area has some corrosion

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

coolant leak on engine from core plug

Fail 21 Sep 2017 21,769 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking at wheel cylinder brake pipe union (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted moving on foot brake operating (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 74% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front of chassis and area has corrosion

Nearside Front step area has some corrosion

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

coolant leak on engine from core plug

Pass 8 Sep 2016 19,911 miles

Nearside Front Upper ball joint cover separating

Nearside Front upper and lower suspension arm bushes cracking

Offside Front upper and lower suspension arm bushes cracking

corrosion at front of front wheel wells

oil and c00lant leaks

varies weirs hanging down on vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2015 17,755 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 15,788 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 15,788 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 13,757 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2013 13,757 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 12,093 miles

Live wiring rubbing on side of battery box.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 12,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Live wiring rubbing on side of battery box.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 9,281 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 9,281 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 5,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 5,713 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 3,508 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 1,419 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 1,361 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 99,988 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 99,983 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 20 May 2006 99,966 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 11 May 2006 99,957 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Bedford Motorhome?

Based on 1,679 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
797
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 76
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
brake recording little or no effort 63
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JRL 616W is a 1981 Bedford Motorhome in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 1981 Bedford Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 59,341 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JRL 616W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Bedford Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JRL 616W is a 1981 Bedford Motorhome, first registered on 1 June 1981.

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