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LJM 430X

1981 Bedford Camper

Cream Diesel 3379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,029 mi
Last recorded41,029 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 1981 Bedford Camper76,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJM 430X
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,379cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 41,029 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 39,449 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front doors hard to open

oil leak nearside rear hub

Fail 19 Jun 2012 39,430 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front doors hard to open

nearside rear hub has slight oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 38,089 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 37,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 37,132 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 37,132 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s mud guard touches wheel on full lock

Pass 7 Apr 2006 36,841 miles

ADVISE SIDE LIGHT SWITGH WEAK BRAKE PEDAL HARD VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN USED FOR SOME TIME

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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LJM 430X is a 1981 Bedford Camper in Cream with a 3,379cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Bedford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 76,455 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJM 430X, 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 45 years old, this Bedford Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJM 430X is a 1981 Bedford Camper, first registered on 28 August 1981.

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