1978 Bedford Motor Caravan 2.3L Petrol · UUW 354S
1978 Bedford Motor Caravan (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1978. Recorded mileage 87,979 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- BEDFORD MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1978
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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UUW 354S Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2022
- 87,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
UUW 354S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Bedford Motor Caravan (UUW 354S) between March 2006 and July 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)”; “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
UUW 354S Mileage History
- 18/03/200682,979 mi
- 17/03/200783,459 mi+480 mi
- 17/03/200783,461 mi+2 mi
- 06/09/201083,863 mi+402 mi
- 04/06/201383,931 mi+68 mi
- 27/06/201484,901 mi+970 mi
- 27/06/201484,901 mi
- 16/07/201586,029 mi+1,128 mi
- 14/07/201687,756 mi+1,727 mi
- 18/07/201687,757 mi+1 mi
- 05/07/201787,979 mi+222 mi
- 12/07/201887,979 mi
- 17/07/201987,979 mi
- 07/07/202287,979 mi
Average of roughly 307 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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