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RNN 978X

1981 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,464 mi
Last recorded64,464 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2006
Typical for 1981 Bedford Motor Caravan67,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNN 978X
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2006 64,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 64,460 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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RNN 978X is a 1981 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RNN 978X, 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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RNN 978X is a 1981 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 September 1981.

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