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OBX 125J

1970 Bedford Motor Caravan

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,746 mi
Last recorded51,746 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBX 125J
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,746 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 51,746 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front Electrical wiring insecure Alternator area (1.9.2a)

Fuel pipe insecure Both (7.2.1)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users U bolt (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Hedlamp area (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Headlamp area (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users U bolt (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose Rear (2.4.B.6a)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 51,746 miles

Nearside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 517,466 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

damage nsr inner wheel arch

no towing electrics fitted at time of test

slight corrosion to out rigers

Fail 10 Jun 2014 51,746 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

damage nsr inner wheel arch

no towing electrics fitted at time of test

slight corrosion to out rigers

Pass 30 Jul 2012 431,886 miles

Oil leak

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 May 2012 431,688 miles

Brake warning device not illuminated or visible from the drivers seat in darkness (3.3.E.2b)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 43,168 miles

N/S/F SLIGHT KING PIN LIFT

N/S/R TYRES TREAD WORN NEAR TO LIMIT

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND N/S/F

TWO BOLTS MISSING FROM GEARBOX TO BELL HOUSING MOUNTING

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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OBX 125J is a 1970 Bedford Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OBX 125J, 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 56 years old, this Bedford Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OBX 125J is a 1970 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 November 1970.

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