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Q290PTL

1994 Bedford Motor Caravan

Green Diesel 5408cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

88,723 mi
Last recorded88,723 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ290PTL
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,408cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 88,723 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 88,533 miles

Central Centre Exhaust Box Corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 88,458 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 88,218 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 88,161 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 88,016 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 87,914 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 87,615 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 87,590 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 87,566 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 87,320 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 87,290 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 87,175 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 87,167 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 85,320 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 82,644 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 75,015 miles

o/s rear inner tyre wall cracking

slight lift on both king pins

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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Q290PTL is a 1994 Bedford Motor Caravan in Green with a 5,408cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Q290PTL, 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 32 years old, this Bedford Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q290PTL is a 1994 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 August 1994.

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