1978 Beauford 3.5L Petrol · WED 55S
1978 Beauford (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1978. Recorded mileage 80,332 miles. MOT valid until 20/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BEAUFORD
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,332 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1978
- Engine
- 3500cc
WED 55S Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2026
- 80,332 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.
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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WED 55S Mileage History
- 15/07/202376,901 mi
- 09/08/202478,525 mi+1,624 mi
- 26/07/202579,849 mi+1,324 mi
- 23/08/202579,916 mi+67 mi
- 21/02/202680,332 mi+416 mi
Average of roughly 1,316 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WED 55S 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 1978 Beauford Unknown (WED 55S) between July 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 February 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 (2 issues). 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 Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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