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SRU 489X

1981 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,641 mi
Last recorded59,641 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1981 Bedford Motor Caravan67,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRU 489X
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 59,638 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 59,304 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2007 57,957 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 57,110 miles

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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SRU 489X is a 1981 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SRU 489X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SRU 489X registered?

SRU 489X is a 1981 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 October 1981.

Is SRU 489X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRU 489X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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