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C401 ADL

1986 Bedford Unknown

Blue Diesel 5400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,555 mi
Last recorded26,555 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Bedford Unknown29,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC401 ADL
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 26,555 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 26,493 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 13,969 miles

slight engine oil leaks

slight wear front spring eye bushes

Pass 3 Jul 2023 17,840 miles

slight oil leak @ steering box

Fail 21 Jun 2023 17,783 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

slight oil leak @ steering box

Pass 29 Jun 2022 9,727 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 8,310 miles

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all tyres over 10 years old

Pass 24 Jul 2019 6,536 miles

Nearside Front hub seal damp

osr hub seal damp

steering box damp

Fail 18 Jul 2019 63,378 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front hub seal damp

osr hub seal damp

steering box damp

Pass 12 Jul 2018 5,642 miles

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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C401 ADL is a 1986 Bedford Unknown in Blue with a 5,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 C401 ADL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C401 ADL registered?

C401 ADL is a 1986 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C401 ADL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C401 ADL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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