MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,778 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
both front inner wheel arches corroded, covered in fibre glass and painted
both outer sills corroded
both rear and offside front tyres deterioated
both rear inner wheel arches corroded
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
n/s door step corroded
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
surface corrosion on chassis and crossmembers
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
both front inner wheel arches corroded, covered in fibre glass and painted
both outer sills corroded
both rear and offside front tyres deterioated
both rear inner wheel arches corroded
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
n/s door step corroded
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
surface corrosion on chassis and crossmembers
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front inner arches & steps corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front inner arches & steps corroded
n/s step/sill corroded
o/s & n/s front inner wheel arches corroded
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
n/s step/sill corroded
o/s & n/s front inner wheel arches corroded
N/S step corroded
O/S inner wheel arch corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
N/S step corroded
O/S inner wheel arch corroded
How Reliable is the Bedford Motor Caravan?
Based on 1,725 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LBM 208V is a 1980 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1980 Bedford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 49,604 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 LBM 208V, 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 46 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 LBM 208V registered?
LBM 208V is a 1980 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 27 March 1980.
Is LBM 208V safe to buy?
The MOT history for LBM 208V shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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