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D56 SUR

1987 Bedford Camper

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

90,131 mi
Last recorded90,131 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Bedford Camper68,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD56 SUR
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 90,131 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 3 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch corroded but not excessive

Nearside Front sill back corroded outside scope for mot

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner arch corroded but not excessive

Offside Front sill back corroded outside scope for mot

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

engine mount crossmember corroded but not excessive

exhaust in poor condition

slight play in front central steering pivot

Fail 31 Mar 2025 90,131 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 3 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch corroded but not excessive

Nearside Front sill back corroded outside scope for mot

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner arch corroded but not excessive

Offside Front sill back corroded outside scope for mot

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

engine mount crossmember corroded but not excessive

exhaust in poor condition

slight play in front central steering pivot

Pass 30 Mar 2024 90,084 miles

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

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

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust in poor condition

slight play in front centre steering arm

underside of vehicle corroded chassis and subframe and all suspension components

Pass 30 Mar 2023 89,939 miles

Central steering pivot play in bushes

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant weep bottom hose/radiator area

exhaust poor condition corroded

rubber fuel pipes poor condition

surface corrosion underside

Pass 30 May 2019 89,663 miles

Central Front steering pivot-play in bush

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel pipe to filter-poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2018 89,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

play in central steering pivot bush/bearing

Fail 12 Jun 2018 89,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

play in central steering pivot bush/bearing

Pass 30 Aug 2016 89,643 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in steering arm pivot

Fail 22 Aug 2016 89,643 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in steering arm pivot

Pass 21 Aug 2015 88,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 88,932 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear - pipe going to restricting valve (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 87,368 miles

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

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

nearside front inner wheel arch, strut tower and step heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre valve splitting

offside front A post corroded and holed

suspension components, body and chassis corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2014 87,345 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

nearside front inner wheel arch, strut tower and step heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre valve splitting

offside front A post corroded and holed

suspension components, body and chassis corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 85,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 83,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 16 Aug 2012 83,710 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 16 Aug 2011 82,089 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

body & chassis starting to corrode

front brake discs pitted

rear brake im balance

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 79,735 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 76,156 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 73,775 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 73,735 miles

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

advanced corrosion in various places under vehicle

charging light and brake light on dash glow dimly on tickover

nearside front inner arch corroded

offside front inner arch corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2008 73,720 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advanced corrosion in various places under vehicle

advanced footbrake travel

charging light and brake light on dash glow dimly on tickover

front brakes do not lock up

nearside front inner arch corroded

offside front inner arch corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2007 73,197 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 72,116 miles

surface corrosion to both inner wings, floor and metal brake pipes. †unable to measure brake pads. †nearside front tyre worn.

Fail 27 Jun 2006 72,116 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to both inner wings, floor and metal brake pipes. †unable to measure brake pads. †nearside front tyre worn.

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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D56 SUR is a 1987 Bedford Camper in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 68,478 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 D56 SUR, 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 39 years old, this Bedford Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D56 SUR is a 1987 Bedford Camper, first registered on 10 June 1987.

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