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BAH 247W

1981 Bedford Camper

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,717 mi
Last recorded83,717 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 Bedford Camper76,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAH 247W
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 83,717 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 83,717 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 83,646 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak around the engine sump ()

Fail 16 Jun 2016 83,646 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front nearside front passenger door corroded and the panel hanging

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak around the engine sump ()

Pass 14 Mar 2015 83,518 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 822,117 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 81,088 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 81,088 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 79,518 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 79,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 77,868 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 77,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 74,890 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 71,914 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 69,816 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 68,782 miles

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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BAH 247W is a 1981 Bedford Camper in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1981 Bedford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 76,455 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BAH 247W, 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 45 years old, this Bedford Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BAH 247W registered?

BAH 247W is a 1981 Bedford Camper, first registered on 23 January 1981.

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