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XRV 426L

1973 Bedford Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,492 mi
Last recorded99,492 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRV 426L
MakeBedford
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 99,492 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 99,447 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 97,600 miles

oil leaks

Pass 15 Jan 2016 94,403 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 93,529 miles

Body deteriorated but structualy sound

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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XRV 426L is a 1973 Bedford Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XRV 426L, 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 53 years old, this Bedford Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XRV 426L?

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What year was XRV 426L registered?

XRV 426L is a 1973 Bedford Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is XRV 426L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRV 426L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XRV 426L have outstanding finance?

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