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TPR 218X

1981 Bedford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,245 mi
Last recorded73,245 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 1981 Bedford Motor Caravan67,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPR 218X
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 73,245 miles

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))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 732,451 miles

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 73,241 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 73,241 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 73,186 miles

body corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 73,135 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 73,085 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 72,984 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 72,964 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 71,888 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 71,888 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2010 71,316 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 71,316 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2009 68,777 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 67,004 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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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.

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