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C678 WPV

1986 Bedford Camper

Yellow Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,772 mi
Last recorded65,772 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Bedford Camper70,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC678 WPV
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 65,772 miles

Offside Front chassic rail /body mount corroded

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 64,513 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner front panel both ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre outrigger/inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 64,505 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/floor area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner front panel both ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Handbrake effort low

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre outrigger/inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 63,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner front panel area at ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger/ inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 63,619 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner front panel area at ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger/ inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 62,794 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 62,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear flexi hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Front panels at ends corroded but not in a pescribed area

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 62,126 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear flexi hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Front panels at ends corroded but not in a pescribed area

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 61,938 miles

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

brake perormance only just to standard (50%)

Fail 14 May 2018 61,938 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake perormance only just to standard (50%)

Pass 10 May 2017 60,797 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 60,797 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 59,664 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is deteriorated and cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2014 59,464 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,804 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 55,593 miles

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

both front tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Fail 24 Aug 2012 55,593 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,308 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,268 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 51,268 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 51,211 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

advise offside front tyre cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2007 51,196 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jun 2006 51,065 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 51,065 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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C678 WPV is a 1986 Bedford Camper in Yellow with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 Bedford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 70,132 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 C678 WPV, 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 40 years old, this Bedford Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C678 WPV is a 1986 Bedford Camper, first registered on 1 June 1986.

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