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A495 YWP

1984 Bedford Unknown

White Diesel 3614cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,775 mi
Last recorded47,775 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA495 YWP
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,614cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 47,775 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 47,773 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 47,081 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 46,595 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 46,585 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 45,744 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 45,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 45,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 44,475 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre poor sidewalls

Nearside Rear bump stop loose

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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A495 YWP is a 1984 Bedford Unknown in White with a 3,614cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A495 YWP, 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 42 years old, this Bedford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A495 YWP registered?

A495 YWP is a 1984 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 6 January 1984.

Is A495 YWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A495 YWP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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