1988 Beauford Open Tourer 1.8L Petrol · E472 DMB
1988 Beauford Open Tourer (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27/05/1988. Recorded mileage 6,293 miles. MOT valid until 24/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BEAUFORD OPEN TOURER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 6,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1796cc
E472 DMB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 6,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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E472 DMB Mileage History
- 13/06/20235,479 mi
- 28/05/20245,720 mi+241 mi
- 30/05/20245,733 mi+13 mi
- 06/06/20256,138 mi+405 mi
- 26/06/20266,293 mi+155 mi
Average of roughly 268 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E472 DMB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Beauford Open Tourer (E472 DMB) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 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 (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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