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RTT 817W

1981 Bedford Motorhome

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

32,016 mi
Last recorded32,016 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 1981 Bedford Motorhome59,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTT 817W
MakeBedford
ModelMotorhome
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 32,016 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 31,999 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 31,999 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 31,053 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 30,465 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 29,472 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 29,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2012 28,587 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 27,833 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 25 May 2010 27,517 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 27,517 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,170 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 27,161 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 27,037 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 27,037 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 25,447 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 23,839 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Motorhome?

Based on 1,679 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
797
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 76
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
brake recording little or no effort 63
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RTT 817W is a 1981 Bedford Motorhome in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1981 Bedford Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 59,341 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Motorhome fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RTT 817W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Bedford Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RTT 817W registered?

RTT 817W is a 1981 Bedford Motorhome, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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