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NCT 531Y

1982 Bedford Unknown

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

57,480 mi
Last recorded57,480 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCT 531Y
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 May 2018 57,480 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust insecure

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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NCT 531Y is a 1982 Bedford Unknown in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 NCT 531Y, 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 44 years old, this Bedford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NCT 531Y registered?

NCT 531Y is a 1982 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is NCT 531Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCT 531Y shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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