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YOJ 827

1981 Beauford Tourer

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

39,168 mi
Last recorded39,168 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Beauford Tourer15,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOJ 827
MakeBeauford
ModelTourer
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 39,168 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 38,310 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 38,015 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 37,029 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 36,843 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 36,577 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 36,480 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 35,503 miles

Steering rack worn

Pass 21 Apr 2016 33,709 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 32,590 miles

Oil leak

power steering pipe perished

steering rack worn

Fail 25 Mar 2015 32,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

power steering pipe perished

steering rack worn

Pass 7 Apr 2014 31,132 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 2 Apr 2014 31,123 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,869 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 27,182 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 27,182 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 25,094 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,095 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 21,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,477 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,344 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 15,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 15,687 miles

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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YOJ 827 is a 1981 Beauford Tourer in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1981 Beauford Tourer models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 15,815 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 Beauford Tourer fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YOJ 827, 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 45 years old, this Beauford Tourer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YOJ 827 registered?

YOJ 827 is a 1981 Beauford Tourer, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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The MOT history for YOJ 827 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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