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OAG 481L

1973 Bedford Motor Caravan

Blue Diesel 7630cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

112,655 mi
Last recorded112,655 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAG 481L
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine7,630cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2014 112,655 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cross member foward of rear axle has a hole in it not effecting steering or brakes

hole in floor at gear leaver

hole in floor at steering coloum

hole in roof

oil sleaking diff pinion seal

wipers clearly modified does not affect operation

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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OAG 481L is a 1973 Bedford Motor Caravan in Blue with a 7,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 OAG 481L, 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 53 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 OAG 481L registered?

OAG 481L is a 1973 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 May 1973.

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