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ARH 451X

1982 Bedford Camper

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,620 mi
Last recorded79,620 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1982 Bedford Camper69,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARH 451X
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 79,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chassis has surface corrsion

Pass 3 Jun 2010 79,299 miles

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

various oil leaks

Fail 27 May 2010 79,299 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

various oil leaks

Pass 19 Jun 2009 78,912 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle signs of surface rust front to rear and on components

Fail 10 Jun 2009 78,907 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

BODY DAMAGE N/S O/S

CHASSIS SLIGHT CORRODED

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 78,882 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2006 77,408 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 77,396 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Bedford Camper?

Based on 3,544 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
805
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 135
position lamp(s) not working 134
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 123
fog lamp not working 123
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ARH 451X is a 1982 Bedford Camper in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Bedford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 69,051 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 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ARH 451X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 44 years old, this Bedford Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ARH 451X registered?

ARH 451X is a 1982 Bedford Camper, first registered on 8 March 1982.

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