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VYB 348W

1981 Bedford Camper

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,054 mi
Last recorded97,054 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 1981 Bedford Camper76,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYB 348W
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 97,054 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 97,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 97,034 miles

Differential slightly leaking

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 97,029 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing housing fractured center (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Differential slightly leaking

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 97,021 miles

o/s door step corrode under neath

Fail 23 Sep 2017 97,019 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure under neath (1.9.2a)

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

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

o/s door step corrode under neath

Pass 16 Sep 2016 97,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 97,007 miles

Emissions not tested due to temprature gauge showing red (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 96,883 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 96,883 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 96,367 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front door steps holed by corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2014 96,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front door steps holed by corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2014 96,360 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished

o/s/front door step corroded

rear spring eye bolts not through nylock part of nut

various corrosion to vehicle not in prescribed areas

Pass 18 Apr 2013 96,220 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 96,220 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 95,077 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 94,846 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 93,816 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 91,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 88,984 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 88,771 miles

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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VYB 348W is a 1981 Bedford Camper in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYB 348W, 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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What year was VYB 348W registered?

VYB 348W is a 1981 Bedford Camper, first registered on 22 April 1981.

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