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L5 VOW

1995 Beauford Tourer

Cream Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

6,089 mi
Last recorded6,089 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 VOW
MakeBeauford
ModelTourer
Year1995
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 6,089 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 5,322 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 5,316 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 4,418 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 4,418 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 3,786 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 2,738 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 2,213 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 1,411 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 72 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 98,274 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 90,648 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 93,389 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 91,402 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 90,493 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 89,777 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 89,777 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 89,429 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 89,429 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 May 2010 89,429 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 89,429 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 89,429 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 89,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2008 89,141 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 88,975 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

spare wheel mounting bracket needs securing

Pass 24 May 2007 86,748 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 86,311 miles

How Reliable is the Beauford Tourer?

Based on 1,605 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Steering rack gaiter split 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 14
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L5 VOW is a 1995 Beauford Tourer in Cream with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

The most common reason a Beauford Tourer fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L5 VOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Beauford Tourer typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 31 years old, this Beauford Tourer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L5 VOW is a 1995 Beauford Tourer, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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