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JCM 282P

1976 Bedford Unknown

Pink Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,832 mi
Last recorded56,832 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCM 282P
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1976
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 56,832 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 11 Aug 2021 51,924 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber bushes perished

slight play in both front wheel bearings

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 11 Aug 2021 51,924 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber bushes perished

slight play in both front wheel bearings

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 21 Nov 2018 48,923 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tie rod arm bushes deteriorated

rear diff oil leak

rear shock absorber bushes perished

slight play in both front wheel bearings

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 14 Nov 2017 46,782 miles

both front tie rod arm bushes deteriorated

both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

some corrosion to front part of chassis

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 30 Nov 2016 45,448 miles

both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

vehicle has been undersealed

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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JCM 282P is a 1976 Bedford Unknown in Pink with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JCM 282P, 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 50 years old, this Bedford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JCM 282P registered?

JCM 282P is a 1976 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is JCM 282P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCM 282P shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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