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D781 VNL

1987 Bedford Camper

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

81,227 mi
Last recorded81,227 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1987 Bedford Camper68,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD781 VNL
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 81,227 miles

N/S AND O/SFRONT INNER ARCHES CORRODED

Fail 7 Sep 2023 81,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 145/80/12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S AND O/SFRONT INNER ARCHES CORRODED

Pass 13 Jul 2022 80,306 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 77,268 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 77,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2020 76,185 miles

Age related corrosion to under side of vehicle.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drivers and passengers front foot wells have been inappropriately repaired with fibreglass, however not within any prescribed areas.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal.

Fail 4 Dec 2019 76,184 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pipe burst. (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Age related corrosion to under side of vehicle

Brake pipes and brake components heavily covered in underseal.

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

Drivers and passengers front foot wells have been inappropriately repaired with fiberglass, however not within any prescribed areas.

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal.

Pass 5 Sep 2017 75,924 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

age related corrosion to under side of vehicle

brake pipes and braking components heavily undersealed

drivers and passengers front foot wells have been inappropriately repaired with fiberglass, however not within any prescribed areas, or dangerous

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2015 75,262 miles

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

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

all part corroded

body badly corroded very strong advise

strong advise near side number plate holder broken

Fail 1 Jun 2015 75,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

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

all part corroded

body badly corroded very strong advise

strong advise near side number plate holder broken

Pass 13 May 2014 73,997 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Underbody and suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 13 May 2014 73,997 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Underbody and suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,933 miles

all suspension rubbers badly perrished

strong advise all brake pipes corroded

strong advise all suspension parts corroded

strrong advise body and chassie corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2013 72,933 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all suspension rubbers badly perrished

strong advise all brake pipes corroded

strong advise all suspension parts corroded

strrong advise body and chassie corrosion

Pass 10 May 2012 72,288 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wheel arches corroded

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated/cracked

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

Fail 4 May 2012 72,288 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wheel arches corroded

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated/cracked

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 18 May 2011 71,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

slight imbalance to rear service brake performance

underneath of vehicle body and components generally corroded but not to excess

Fail 18 May 2011 71,966 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

offside rear parking and service brake performance poor

underneath of vehicle body and components generally corroded but not to excess

Pass 3 Jun 2010 70,114 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake hose ferrules corroding

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

suspension components corroding

Fail 1 Jun 2010 70,112 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake hose ferrules corroding

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

suspension components corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2009 68,808 miles

exhaust has a minor leak\exhaust slightly corroded\brake ferrules chassis members and coil springs corroding

Fail 10 Jul 2009 68,801 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake ferrules corroding,chassis members corroded,coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2008 67,353 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 67,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 64,793 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 62,073 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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D781 VNL is a 1987 Bedford Camper in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D781 VNL, 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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D781 VNL is a 1987 Bedford Camper, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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