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YIW 1757

1978 Bedford Unknown

Purple Diesel 5420cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,865 mi
Last recorded215,865 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIW 1757
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1978
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,420cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 215,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 214,720 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 214,115 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 214,056 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 212,584 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Upper surface rust under camper

slight corrosion to cab

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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YIW 1757 is a 1978 Bedford Unknown in Purple with a 5,420cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YIW 1757, 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 48 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 YIW 1757 registered?

YIW 1757 is a 1978 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is YIW 1757 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIW 1757 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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