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A236 KUE

1984 Bedford Camper

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

81,074 mi
Last recorded81,074 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Bedford Camper74,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA236 KUE
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 81,074 miles

Both headlight beams only just visible

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front chassis leg areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner wheel arches (both sides) in all areas becoming poor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack feels rough when operated

Pass 17 May 2023 77,771 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

both front inner wheel archers corroded

steering rack rough in operation

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 17 May 2023 77,771 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

both front inner wheel archers corroded

steering rack rough in operation

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 May 2022 75,863 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 May 2021 73,290 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured general all round wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Front fuel pipe to carb in a poor condition

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

Pass 29 May 2020 71,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both sides front chassis legs corroded but not considered exessive

Pass 20 May 2019 68,305 miles

Nearside Front corrosion on inner wheel arch

Pass 18 May 2018 65,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre in poor condition

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arms (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 64,759 miles

Nearside Front chassis corroding

Offside Front chassis corroding

bottom wishbones corroding

Pass 23 May 2016 63,361 miles

Centre Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2016 63,356 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 61,893 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 61,886 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 59,945 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 59,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 58,630 miles

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

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

chassis corroded

fuel tank corroded

n/s/r handbrake low efficiency

o/s/r footbrake low efficiency

Fail 5 Mar 2013 58,630 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

chassis corroded

fuel tank corroded

n/s/r handbrake low efficiency

o/s/r footbrake low efficiency

Pass 28 Dec 2011 56,892 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,539 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2010 55,535 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2008 54,151 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 54,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 50,833 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 46,892 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 46,892 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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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A236 KUE is a 1984 Bedford Camper in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1984 Bedford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 74,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A236 KUE, 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 42 years old, this Bedford Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A236 KUE is a 1984 Bedford Camper, first registered on 1 April 1984.

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