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KSP 857X

1982 Bedford Motor Caravan

Red Diesel 3519cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

13,519 mi
Last recorded13,519 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1982 Bedford Motor Caravan77,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSP 857X
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,519cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 13,519 miles

Brake master cylinder damp

Corrosion to all underbody and components

O/S/R brake valve slightly damp

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 13,519 miles

Nearside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder damp

Corrosion to all underbody and components

O/S/R brake valve slightly damp

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 13,519 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner cracks in tyre side wall

Offside Rear Outer cracks in tyre side wall

Fail 18 Dec 2017 13,519 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner cracks in tyre side wall

Offside Rear Outer cracks in tyre side wall

bulb not working number plate light

Fail 25 Jul 2017 13,519 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Braking system leaking M/CYLINDER AREA (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicators not working N/S REPEATER WORKING ONLY (1.4.A.2c)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play + SPLIT PIN BROKEN (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Halfshaft bolt loose (4.2.B.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported @ M/CYLINDER (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play + SPLIT PIN BROKEN (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Stop lamp not working BOTH SIDES (1.2.1b)

Offside Front TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED

Offside Rear BOTH TYRES - SIDEWALLS PERISHED

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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KSP 857X is a 1982 Bedford Motor Caravan in Red with a 3,519cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1982 Bedford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.7% with a typical mileage of 77,456 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 KSP 857X, 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 44 years old, this Bedford Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KSP 857X registered?

KSP 857X is a 1982 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1982.

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