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A778 DCU

1984 Bedford Camper

Beige Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

54,832 mi
Last recorded54,832 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1984 Bedford Camper74,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA778 DCU
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 54,832 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 54,823 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust insecure at front (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 54,820 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 54,820 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 54,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 54,097 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 53,714 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 53,714 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 53,502 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 600,821 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 52,127 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 52,127 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 50,874 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 50,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 49,934 miles

both the front wheel bearings are sounding rough

Pass 30 Nov 2011 47,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 45,124 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 43,295 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 38,338 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 34,783 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 33,145 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 33,145 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 32,300 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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A778 DCU is a 1984 Bedford Camper in Beige with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 A778 DCU, 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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A778 DCU is a 1984 Bedford Camper, first registered on 11 January 1984.

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