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NKR 219W

1981 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,292 mi
Last recorded48,292 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 1981 Bedford Motor Caravan67,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKR 219W
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 48,292 miles

Oil leak ()

all road springs rusty

front and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

underneath of vehicle rusty but solid

Pass 9 Jan 2016 47,624 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear negative damping effect to suspension

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre (6.1.B.2)

Nearside headlamp loose but secure in its housing at this time

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

Offside Rear front roads spring lower mounting perished and in poor condition

Offside Rear negative damping effect to suspension

Offside headlamp loose but secure in its housing at this time

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak

fuel cap seal perished

oil leaks

Fail 8 Jan 2016 47,242 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear negative damping effect to suspension

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre (6.1.B.2)

Nearside headlamp loose but secure in its housing at this time

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

Offside Rear front roads spring lower mounting perished and in poor condition

Offside Rear negative damping effect to suspension

Offside headlamp loose but secure in its housing at this time

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak

fuel cap seal perished

oil leaks

Fail 14 Jul 2014 47,202 miles

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

slight brake bind to nearside front wheel

Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,202 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

slight brake bind to nearside front wheel

Pass 25 May 2013 46,868 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

some perishing to all tyres

Pass 27 Jun 2012 46,122 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 46,119 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 45,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside headlamp lense cracked

offside front upper ball joint gaiter deteriorated

offside rear backing plate wet

vehicle leans to one side

Fail 11 May 2011 45,779 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

main beam tell tale not working

nearside front head lamp lense cracked

offside rear backing plate is wet

Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,931 miles

Oil leak

bad smell of burning wire have diconnected battery at end of test customer informed

Pass 21 Mar 2009 41,267 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 40,422 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2007 39,376 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2006 37,661 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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NKR 219W is a 1981 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NKR 219W, 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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NKR 219W is a 1981 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 January 1981.

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