1986 Bedford Motor Caravan 1.0L Petrol · D161 JKR
1986 Bedford Motor Caravan (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1986. Recorded mileage 4,341 miles. MOT valid until 08/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BEDFORD MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,341 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 1000cc
D161 JKR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 4,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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D161 JKR Mileage History
- 14/11/20234,001 mi
- 17/07/20254,271 mi+270 mi
- 10/04/20264,341 mi+70 mi
Average of roughly 141 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
D161 JKR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Bedford Motor Caravan (D161 JKR) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be ”.
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