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A842 PYB

1983 Bedford Camper

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

98,162 mi
Last recorded98,162 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Bedford Camper65,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA842 PYB
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 98,162 miles

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))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 91,218 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 85,996 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 83,118 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 83,118 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 72,537 miles

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 71,472 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 71,469 miles

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))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 71,457 miles

Slight corrosion to chassis rear nearside and offside

Fail 5 Apr 2017 71,457 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 70,764 miles

engine damp with oil

slight corrosion on body all over

Fail 3 Feb 2016 70,758 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 64,866 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2012 64,609 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 63,531 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 May 2011 63,531 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 62,229 miles

Bolt in offside front tyre.

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 62,229 miles

Bolt in offside front tyre.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 60,615 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 60,611 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2008 58,941 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 58,941 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2007 57,534 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2007 57,529 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 52,487 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 52,366 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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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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