MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced DOOR CONDITION (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 OF 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Slight corrosion to chassis rear nearside and offside
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Offside front wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint Nearside and offside front (2.5.B.1a)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play Nearside and offside front (2.5.A.3c)
Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Offside, poor earth connection (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Nearside very low (3.7.B.6b)
Slight corrosion to chassis rear nearside and offside
engine damp with oil
slight corrosion on body all over
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
All brake pipes have slight corrosion
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Bolt in offside front tyre.
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Bolt in offside front tyre.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Bedford Camper?
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A842 PYB is a 1983 Bedford Camper in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 1983 Bedford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 65,554 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 A842 PYB, 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 43 years old, this Bedford Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A842 PYB is a 1983 Bedford Camper, first registered on 1 December 1983.
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