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WCU 980Y

1982 Bedford Unknown

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

11,575 mi
Last recorded11,575 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCU 980Y
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2020 11,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases all system corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 11,308 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 11,296 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 11,284 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 11,271 miles

Exhaust system insecure x2 mounts missing/broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached securing nut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached securing nut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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WCU 980Y is a 1982 Bedford Unknown in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 WCU 980Y, 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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WCU 980Y is a 1982 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 3 September 1982.

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