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DCR 948K

1972 Bedford Unknown

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

4,478 mi
Last recorded4,478 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCR 948K
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 4,478 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 4,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 4,469 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view does not work at all (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view does not work at all (8.2.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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DCR 948K is a 1972 Bedford Unknown in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 DCR 948K, 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 54 years old, this Bedford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DCR 948K registered?

DCR 948K is a 1972 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 17 May 1972.

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