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SWC 496R

1977 Beauford Tourer

Grey Petrol 3294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,747 mi
Last recorded70,747 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1977 Beauford Tourer25,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWC 496R
MakeBeauford
ModelTourer
Year1977
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,294cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 70,747 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.8 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flange (8.2.2.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake locking device ineffective caliper (1.1.21 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake locking device ineffective caliper (1.1.21 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

hazard warning lights not working

rear fog not working

Pass 28 Jul 2021 70,711 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ball joint boots perished.

engine mountings perished.

exhaust rusting.

rear tyres perished.

Pass 28 Jul 2020 70,625 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

centre exhaust section rusting.

slight play in nearside front hub.

Pass 24 Jun 2019 70,490 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rusting.

slight play in nearside front hub.

Pass 22 Jun 2018 70,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

centre exhaust section rusted and weak.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 70,365 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear tyres perished.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 70,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust system rusting.

Fail 29 May 2015 63,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear footbrake lags.

Pass 29 May 2015 63,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear footbrake lags.

Pass 22 May 2014 62,993 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 62,868 miles

brake fluid level low.

nearside front shock absorber damp.

offside front brake binding slightly.

offside handbrake slow to operate

Pass 18 Mar 2009 62,659 miles

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

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

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

front number plate damaged.

nearside front shock absorber weeping.

rear tyres perished.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 61,946 miles

front anti-roll bar nearside inner mounting worn.

slight play in nearside front hub and top ball joint.

How Reliable is the Beauford Tourer?

Based on 1,605 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Steering rack gaiter split 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 14
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SWC 496R is a 1977 Beauford Tourer in Grey with a 3,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1977 Beauford Tourer models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.2% with a typical mileage of 25,581 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 Beauford Tourer fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SWC 496R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Beauford Tourer typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 49 years old, this Beauford Tourer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SWC 496R registered?

SWC 496R is a 1977 Beauford Tourer, first registered on 9 March 1977.

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