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TLY 779W

1981 Bedford Motorhome

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,945 mi
Last recorded87,945 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1981 Bedford Motorhome59,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLY 779W
MakeBedford
ModelMotorhome
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 87,945 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2011 87,767 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 May 2011 87,766 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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TLY 779W is a 1981 Bedford Motorhome in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 TLY 779W, 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 TLY 779W registered?

TLY 779W is a 1981 Bedford Motorhome, first registered on 30 June 1981.

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The MOT history for TLY 779W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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