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XIB 8411

1981 Bedford Motorhome

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,964 mi
Last recorded77,964 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 Bedford Motorhome59,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIB 8411
MakeBedford
ModelMotorhome
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 77,964 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 77,934 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 77,158 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 75,527 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 73,659 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 71,830 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 69,417 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 69,020 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 69,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2012 68,752 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 67,961 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 67,707 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 66,855 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jul 2009 66,836 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 31 Jul 2008 65,335 miles

handbrake travel high

rear spring bushes worn

Fail 29 Jul 2008 65,330 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

handbrake travel high

rear spring bushes worn

Pass 31 Jul 2007 63,498 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

play in both front wheel bearings

rear tyre sidewalls cracked and perished cords not showing

Fail 17 Jul 2007 63,425 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

All side walls on tyres cracked

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisey

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 62,113 miles

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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XIB 8411 is a 1981 Bedford Motorhome in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XIB 8411, 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.

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What year was XIB 8411 registered?

XIB 8411 is a 1981 Bedford Motorhome, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is XIB 8411 safe to buy?

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