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LRO 99V

1980 Bedford Van

Red Diesel 1759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,390 mi
Last recorded89,390 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRO 99V
MakeBedford
ModelVan
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,759cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 89,390 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brakepipes to calipers slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 89,341 miles

underbody covered with oil

underbody showing slight corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2011 87,747 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 86,936 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 86,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 84,834 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 83,456 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 83,456 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Apr 2007 82,294 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 79,867 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Van?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
1,121
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 165
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 48
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LRO 99V is a 1980 Bedford Van in Red with a 1,759cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Bedford Van fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 165 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LRO 99V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Van typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 46 years old, this Bedford Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LRO 99V is a 1980 Bedford Van, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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