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C287 SFH

1985 Bedford Camper

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

2,763 mi
Last recorded2,763 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Bedford Camper65,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC287 SFH
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 2,763 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 2,697 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 958 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 99,091 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 95,864 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 95,842 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit x2 (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 95,332 miles

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 94,949 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 94,794 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 94,794 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 94,232 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 93,821 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 92,979 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 92,724 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 91,568 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 91,568 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 91,211 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 91,211 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 90,242 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 90,242 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 89,659 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 89,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 88,820 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 87,257 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 86,582 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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C287 SFH is a 1985 Bedford Camper in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1985 Bedford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 65,370 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 C287 SFH, 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 41 years old, this Bedford Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C287 SFH registered?

C287 SFH is a 1985 Bedford Camper, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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