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UHH 434

1979 Beauford Tourer

Grey Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,023 mi
Last recorded67,023 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Beauford Tourer23,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHH 434
MakeBeauford
ModelTourer
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 67,023 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

advise offside rearhub oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2024 66,563 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

advise rear brake service

Pass 5 Dec 2023 66,182 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 65,652 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 65,603 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 65,272 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 64,573 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 64,525 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,289 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,569 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 62,811 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 61,939 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 61,402 miles

slight play both sides steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2012 60,467 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 59,601 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 58,831 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 10 Apr 2009 57,994 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 57,972 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 56,936 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 55,979 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 55,957 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 55,090 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 55,049 miles

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

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

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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UHH 434 is a 1979 Beauford Tourer in Grey with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1979 Beauford Tourer models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 23,225 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UHH 434, 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 47 years old, this Beauford Tourer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UHH 434 registered?

UHH 434 is a 1979 Beauford Tourer, first registered on 17 May 1979.

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