MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,245 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal door to arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal door to arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
body corroded
Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
front suspension slightly reduced damping
nsf/osf inner w/arches corroded
os door bottom slight corrosion
some corrosion to both rear leaf spring mounts
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
front suspension slightly reduced damping
nsf/osf inner w/arches corroded
os door bottom slight corrosion
some corrosion to both rear leaf spring mounts
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
both front shox lower bushes deteriorated
fuel tank straps corroded
ns/os door bottoms corroded
nsf inner w/arch corroded
osf w/arch repaired
osr light output slightly reduced
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
both front shox lower bushes deteriorated
fuel tank straps corroded
ns/os door bottoms corroded
nsf inner w/arch corroded
osf w/arch repaired
osr light output slightly reduced
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
slight roughness in front wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Bedford Motor Caravan?
Based on 1,725 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TPR 218X is a 1981 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 TPR 218X, 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.
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What year was TPR 218X registered?
TPR 218X is a 1981 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 December 1981.
Is TPR 218X safe to buy?
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