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LBU 643

1980 Beauford Tourer

Cream Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,946 mi
Last recorded95,946 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1980 Beauford Tourer15,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBU 643
MakeBeauford
ModelTourer
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 95,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 95,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 95,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 95,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 94,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 94,003 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 93,554 miles

Body has slight corrosion Front to rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 92,881 miles

O/s r floor has advanced corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2014 92,875 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

o/s/r floor has advanced corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2013 91,983 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 90,922 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 90,871 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 89,966 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 88,843 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 88,148 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 87,517 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 87,517 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 86,415 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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LBU 643 is a 1980 Beauford Tourer in Cream with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1980 Beauford Tourer models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 15,334 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 Beauford Tourer fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LBU 643, 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 46 years old, this Beauford Tourer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LBU 643 registered?

LBU 643 is a 1980 Beauford Tourer, first registered on 14 March 1980.

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