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OJL 955J

1970 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,210 mi
Last recorded15,210 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJL 955J
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 15,210 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 139,738 miles

GENERAL BODY CORROSION

Pass 16 Oct 2015 13,426 miles

general body corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2014 12,545 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

general body corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2013 11,277 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front door hinge deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2013 11,262 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front door hinge deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2012 9,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 108,607 miles

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

Oil leak

general bodywork deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2010 7,066 miles

general body deteriaton

offside mirror sligtly deteriated

Pass 15 May 2007 4,920 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 4,893 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 2,262 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside hub oil seal slight leak rear

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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OJL 955J is a 1970 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OJL 955J, 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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OJL 955J is a 1970 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 August 1970.

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