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MTF 390X

1981 Bedford Motor Caravan

Green Diesel 5420cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,904 mi
Last recorded84,904 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1981 Bedford Motor Caravan67,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTF 390X
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,420cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 84,904 miles

Front Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 84,242 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 84,242 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2012 83,977 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 80,991 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 79,749 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 71,146 miles

all rear tyre treads cut

corrosion to chassis front to rear

corrosion to door shuts

engine oil leak

exhaust slight blowing at joints

osf nsf inner upper wheel archs corroded and holed

osr,nsr inner tyres wearing unevenly

play in nsf osf kingpins

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 29 Sep 2009 71,146 miles

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

all rear tyre treads cut

corrosion to chassis front to rear

corrosion to door shuts

engine oil leak

exhaust slight blowing at joints

osf nsf inner upper wheel archs corroded and holed

osr,nsr inner tyres wearing unevenly

play in nsf osf kingpins

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 22 Sep 2009 71,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all rear tyre treads cut

corrosion to chassis front to rear

corrosion to door shuts

engine oil leak

exhaust slight blowing at joints

osf nsf inner upper wheel archs corroded and holed

osr,nsr inner tyres wearing unevenly

play in nsf osf kingpins

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2008 69,069 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 69,069 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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MTF 390X is a 1981 Bedford Motor Caravan in Green with a 5,420cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1981 Bedford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 67,213 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 MTF 390X, 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 45 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 MTF 390X registered?

MTF 390X is a 1981 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is MTF 390X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTF 390X shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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