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TCP 897

1964 Bedford Motorhome

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,926 mi
Last recorded49,926 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCP 897
MakeBedford
ModelMotorhome
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 49,926 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 49,882 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 49,349 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 49,082 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 49,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 48,861 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 48,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 47,471 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 46,532 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 46,456 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,439 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,859 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 44,777 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 43,503 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 41,281 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 40,964 miles

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 39,542 miles

tyre sidewalls starting to perish

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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TCP 897 is a 1964 Bedford Motorhome in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TCP 897, 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 62 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 TCP 897 registered?

TCP 897 is a 1964 Bedford Motorhome, first registered on 2 April 1964.

Is TCP 897 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCP 897 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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