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KHA 480V

1979 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,695 mi
Last recorded90,695 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1979 Bedford Motor Caravan66,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHA 480V
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,298cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 90,695 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 90,677 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 89,930 miles

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

both front out riggers corroded but not effecting steering or suspension

nearside rear brake has slight bind when rotated by hand .

offside door mirror cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2009 89,905 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all suspension bushes perished

all underneath of vehicle slightly corroded

radiator badly corroded

rear suspension has been jacked up, u bolts corroded

n/s/f wheel badly corroded around valve stem

Pass 23 Apr 2008 89,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake imbalance was high this has also been rectified

Fail 22 Apr 2008 89,790 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 89,649 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 89,649 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 87,818 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 87,818 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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KHA 480V is a 1979 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Bedford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 66,986 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KHA 480V, 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 47 years old, this Bedford Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KHA 480V is a 1979 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 December 1979.

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