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Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Direction indicator not working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect too dull (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Hazards not working, van too old to fail
Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Upper Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable stiff (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated on to rack (2.2.2 (c))
Wheel bearing has slight play In All (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Rubber mount (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working Non work with ignition off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated on to rack (2.2.2 (c))
Wheel bearing has slight play In All (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mid way (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mid way (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing missing (3.3 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
corrosion to nearside and offside front inner archs but not in prescribed area
How Reliable is the Bedford Unknown?
Based on 591 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HUW 290W is a 1980 Bedford Unknown in Cream with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 HUW 290W, 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 46 years old, this Bedford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HUW 290W registered?
HUW 290W is a 1980 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 12 November 1980.
Is HUW 290W safe to buy?
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