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PFG 877X

1981 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,391 mi
Last recorded66,391 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Bedford Motor Caravan67,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFG 877X
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 66,391 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 65,672 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 63,348 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer rubbing on water tank

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 60,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 60,246 miles

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

nearside rear tyres perished

oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2017 60,246 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

nearside rear tyres perished

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 54,066 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,080 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,038 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 52,037 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2012 45,606 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 45,603 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

battery loose

Pass 12 Aug 2010 44,056 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,647 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Rear outer tyres perished on outer sidewalls.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,515 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Nearside rear leaf spring slightly displaced.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 42,279 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 42,278 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2006 42,239 miles

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

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Advise slight brake oscillation o/s/r.

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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PFG 877X is a 1981 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PFG 877X, 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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What year was PFG 877X registered?

PFG 877X is a 1981 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 August 1981.

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