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PDJ 384W

1981 Beauford Tourer

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

14,296 mi
Last recorded14,296 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Beauford Tourer15,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDJ 384W
MakeBeauford
ModelTourer
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 14,296 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 13,760 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all giong out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2025

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all giong out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 13,862 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 13,616 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 13,416 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 13,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 12,189 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 9,772 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 9,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 6,055 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 3,346 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

rear flexy brake hose fouling on diff casing

Fail 22 Apr 2010 3,345 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

rear flexy brake hose fouling on diff casing

Pass 5 Jun 2008 4,586 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 2,090 miles

How Reliable is the Beauford Tourer?

Based on 1,605 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Steering rack gaiter split 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 14
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PDJ 384W is a 1981 Beauford Tourer in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1981 Beauford Tourer models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 15,815 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 Beauford Tourer fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PDJ 384W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Beauford Tourer typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this Beauford Tourer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PDJ 384W registered?

PDJ 384W is a 1981 Beauford Tourer, first registered on 1 June 1981.

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