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A74 JEB

1986 Bedford Unknown

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,950 mi
Last recorded23,950 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1986 Bedford Unknown29,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA74 JEB
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 23,950 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 22,938 miles

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

under body has been heavily wax oiled

Fail 21 Apr 2022 22,937 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

under body has been heavily wax oiled

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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A74 JEB is a 1986 Bedford Unknown in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Bedford Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 29,357 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A74 JEB, 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 40 years old, this Bedford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A74 JEB registered?

A74 JEB is a 1986 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is A74 JEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A74 JEB shows 3 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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