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C696 AWK

1985 Bedford Unknown

Green Diesel 5400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,951 mi
Last recorded44,951 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Bedford Unknown43,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC696 AWK
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2025 44,951 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Number 1 balljoint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 43,716 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 42,291 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 42,291 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 40,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 39,953 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 38,620 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 38,310 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F and Both Rear tyre walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 36,611 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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C696 AWK is a 1985 Bedford Unknown in Green with a 5,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C696 AWK, 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 C696 AWK registered?

C696 AWK is a 1985 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C696 AWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C696 AWK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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