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D929 FVF

1986 Bedford Unknown

Silver Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,627 mi
Last recorded85,627 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Bedford Unknown29,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD929 FVF
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 85,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 83,689 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 83,685 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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D929 FVF is a 1986 Bedford Unknown in Silver with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 D929 FVF, 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.

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What year was D929 FVF registered?

D929 FVF is a 1986 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D929 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D929 FVF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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