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D952 FEU

1986 Bedford Camper

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

85,647 mi
Last recorded85,647 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Bedford Camper70,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD952 FEU
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 85,647 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 80,787 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 79,787 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 79,784 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 78,899 miles

slight play on all four wheels when jacked

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Aug 2020 78,851 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2018 78,813 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 78,813 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine cuttimg out issues (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury floor/ wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front tyres perished in tread advise replacing

Pass 17 May 2017 78,138 miles

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

Exhaust system poor condition

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

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

O/s/r lamp unit taped

Various corrosion to body but not within percribed areas

Fail 17 May 2017 78,135 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust system poor condition

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

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

O/s/r lamp unit taped

Various corrosion to body but not within percribed areas

Pass 28 Jul 2015 77,684 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 75,993 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 75,993 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 73,300 miles

battery insecure

Fail 23 Aug 2012 73,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

battery insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 73,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 72,415 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 72,415 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2009 72,110 miles

Nearside front and Offside front floorpans ahve been repaired I am unable to fully asses this repair due to coating of underseal.

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

Offside front and Offside rear tyres deteriorated with age.

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 72,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front and Offside front floorpans ahve been repaired I am unable to fully asses this repair due to coating of underseal.

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

Offside front and Offside rear tyres deteriorated with age.

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 71,390 miles

foot pedal slighty spongy

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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D952 FEU is a 1986 Bedford Camper in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 D952 FEU, 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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D952 FEU is a 1986 Bedford Camper, first registered on 1 October 1986.

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