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B418 JVA

1985 Bedford Unknown

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,839 mi
Last recorded89,839 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Bedford Unknown43,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB418 JVA
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2024 89,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 88,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 88,038 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 87,989 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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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B418 JVA is a 1985 Bedford Unknown in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Bedford Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 43,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B418 JVA, 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 41 years old, this Bedford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B418 JVA registered?

B418 JVA is a 1985 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 8 May 1985.

Is B418 JVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B418 JVA shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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