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A488 LFL

1983 Bedford Unknown

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,353 mi
Last recorded33,353 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA488 LFL
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2018 33,353 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears both rears and both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced head lamp panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel and both inner quater panels towbar ball removed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shocker mount been repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount been repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front cross member repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting boot floor (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Bedford Unknown?

Based on 591 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
526
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
284
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 10
brake binding 10
Direction indicator not working 9
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 9
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A488 LFL is a 1983 Bedford Unknown in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Bedford Unknown fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A488 LFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 43 years old, this Bedford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A488 LFL is a 1983 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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