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H972 XMX

1990 Bedford Unknown

Green Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,677 mi
Last recorded75,677 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH972 XMX
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2024 75,677 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door frame next to top strut mount and lower out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill into B post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door frame close to strut top mount and lower on the out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and out sill into B post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced roof panel starting to perferate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 72,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 72,621 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 69,220 miles

Offside Front Slight play in steering linkage.

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 69,218 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Slight play in steering linkage.

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 61,756 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 61,754 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 53,954 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 Nov 2016 49,087 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 49,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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H972 XMX is a 1990 Bedford Unknown in Green with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H972 XMX, 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 36 years old, this Bedford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H972 XMX is a 1990 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 31 August 1990.

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