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LBM 208V

1980 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,778 mi
Last recorded81,778 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1980 Bedford Motor Caravan49,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBM 208V
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 81,778 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 81,778 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 81,712 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 81,712 miles

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

Front inner arches & steps corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2008 81,407 miles

n/s step/sill corroded

o/s & n/s front inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2008 81,407 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 80,733 miles

N/S step corroded

O/S inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 29 May 2007 80,703 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 80,070 miles

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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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.

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