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HUW 290W

1980 Bedford Unknown

Cream Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,675 mi
Last recorded90,675 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUW 290W
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 90,675 miles

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))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 90,675 miles

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))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 90,675 miles

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 90,639 miles

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))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 90,639 miles

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))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 90,606 miles

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))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 90,606 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 90,578 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 90,578 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 90,535 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 90,512 miles

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.

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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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.

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