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EFX 731T

1978 Bedford Camper

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,922 mi
Last recorded57,922 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Bedford Camper61,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFX 731T
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 57,922 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 54,804 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 52,098 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,797 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 51,618 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 51,670 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 51,670 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 51,649 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 51,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 50,291 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 49,879 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 49,766 miles

Both ferrules on front brake flexi hoses slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2007 49,443 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 49,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 48,675 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 48,675 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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EFX 731T is a 1978 Bedford Camper in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1978 Bedford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 61,598 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 EFX 731T, 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 48 years old, this Bedford Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EFX 731T registered?

EFX 731T is a 1978 Bedford Camper, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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