MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,633 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
centre exhaust rubber split
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
centre exhaust rubber split
advise front brakes 20% out of balance
advise steering coupling rubber joint slightly cracked
How Reliable is the Bedford Motor Caravan?
Based on 1,725 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XMB 521W is a 1981 Bedford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 XMB 521W, 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 XMB 521W registered?
XMB 521W is a 1981 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 April 1981.
Is XMB 521W safe to buy?
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