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HAT 490L

1973 Bedford Camper

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,348 mi
Last recorded93,348 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Bedford Camper61,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAT 490L
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 93,348 miles

corrosion o/s/r inner sill

Fail 16 May 2017 93,340 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

advise corrosion offside rear inner sill

advise oil leak nearside rear axle

Pass 3 Jun 2016 92,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 May 2015 92,847 miles

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 92,844 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 92,844 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 92,393 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 90,964 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 90,938 miles

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 14,870 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 14,870 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 13,480 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 13,458 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2008 126,412 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 126,412 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 126,397 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 12,381 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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HAT 490L is a 1973 Bedford Camper in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1973 Bedford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 61,633 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 HAT 490L, 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 53 years old, this Bedford Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HAT 490L is a 1973 Bedford Camper, first registered on 13 June 1973.

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