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F487 MTT

1989 Bedford Unknown

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,994 mi
Last recorded82,994 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF487 MTT
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 82,994 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 82,891 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 82,856 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 82,324 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 79,286 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 76,240 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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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F487 MTT is a 1989 Bedford Unknown in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F487 MTT, 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 37 years old, this Bedford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F487 MTT registered?

F487 MTT is a 1989 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 11 May 1989.

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