1981 Beauford Series 3 Series 3 2.5L Petrol · YND 160X
1981 Beauford Series 3 Series 3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1981. Recorded mileage 42,903 miles. MOT expired on 16 Feb 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BEAUFORD SERIES 3 SERIES 3
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,903 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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YND 160X Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2025
- 42,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YND 160X 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 1981 Beauford Series 3 Series 3 (YND 160X) between March 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 February 2025 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: Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Battery leaking Has Hole in Battery (4.13 (b))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
YND 160X Mileage History
- 08/03/202238,383 mi
- 01/02/202340,525 mi+2,142 mi
- 31/01/202442,307 mi+1,782 mi
- 17/02/202542,903 mi+596 mi
- 17/02/202542,903 mi
Average of roughly 1,533 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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