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ORA 571W

1981 Bedford Unknown

Red Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,289 mi
Last recorded39,289 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORA 571W
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 39,289 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 39,284 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FLOOR AREA (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting A POST (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER ARCH AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A POST (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL ... FILLER .. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER ARCH AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

GENERAL CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Fuel pipe chafing FLOOR AREA (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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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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ORA 571W is a 1981 Bedford Unknown in Red with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ORA 571W, 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 45 years old, this Bedford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ORA 571W registered?

ORA 571W is a 1981 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 16 April 1981.

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