1988 Bedford VAN 1.0L Petrol · E215 BAO
1988 Bedford VAN (1.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 1988. Recorded mileage 65,182 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BEDFORD VAN
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E215 BAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 65,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E215 BAO 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 Bedford Van (E215 BAO) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
E215 BAO Mileage History
- 14/06/202357,106 mi
- 04/06/202458,504 mi+1,398 mi
- 05/06/202561,417 mi+2,913 mi
- 29/05/202665,113 mi+3,696 mi
- 03/06/202665,182 mi+69 mi
Average of roughly 2,719 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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