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A342 JPW

1983 Bedford Motorhome

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,031 mi
Last recorded33,031 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Bedford Motorhome54,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA342 JPW
MakeBedford
ModelMotorhome
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 33,031 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 33,006 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pedal travel close to floor

Pass 21 Jun 2022 30,761 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 30,748 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 29,251 miles

engine oil leak

nearside and offside front chassis rusty

offside front door step rusty

Fail 22 Jun 2021 29,246 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

engine oil leak

nearside and offside front chassis rusty

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front door step rusty

Pass 28 May 2020 27,921 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2019 27,019 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 24,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 23,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 May 2017 23,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 22,522 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 21,253 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 21,252 miles

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

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

several areas of corrosion that are not affecting structure

Pass 25 Jun 2010 21,142 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Screen washers weak

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 24 Jun 2009 21,106 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 21,100 miles

Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 632 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 20,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2007 20,376 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S INNER RACK JOINT

Fail 18 May 2007 20,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S INNER STEERING RACK JOINT

Pass 8 May 2006 19,200 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Motorhome?

Based on 1,679 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
797
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 76
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
brake recording little or no effort 63
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A342 JPW is a 1983 Bedford Motorhome in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1983 Bedford Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 54,131 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A342 JPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 43 years old, this Bedford Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A342 JPW is a 1983 Bedford Motorhome, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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