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G780 PFJ

1989 Bedford Unknown

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,049 mi
Last recorded10,049 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG780 PFJ
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 10,049 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 7,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 7,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 7,725 miles

Chassis corroded

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 May 2023 7,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Chassis corroded

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 May 2022 7,602 miles

Chassis rusty around suspension fixings

Exhaust rusty

Front supension rusty

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear leak springs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2021 3,821 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 3,821 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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G780 PFJ is a 1989 Bedford Unknown in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G780 PFJ, 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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G780 PFJ is a 1989 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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