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ARN 206Y

1983 Bedford Camper

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

68,070 mi
Last recorded68,070 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Bedford Camper65,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARN 206Y
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 68,070 miles

All suspension bushes perishing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/s and n/s chassis starting to corrode

Pass 16 Sep 2021 68,066 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

all suspension bushes perishing

o/s & n/s chassis starting to corrode

Pass 9 Oct 2020 68,062 miles

Oil leak from engine

all front suspension bushes perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2019 68,058 miles

All front suspension bushes perishing

Oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Sep 2018 68,055 miles

front suspension bushes worn and perishing

oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Aug 2017 67,620 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 19 Sep 2016 67,320 miles

front suspension bushes worn

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Aug 2015 66,765 miles

front suspension bushes worn

oil leak from engine

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 5 Aug 2014 66,052 miles

engin oil leaks

front suspension bushes worn

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 6 Aug 2013 65,519 miles

all front suspension bushes perishing

oil leak from engine/gearbox

rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2012 64,260 miles

most front suspension rubber bushes perishing

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 16 Jul 2011 62,729 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 61,505 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 60,129 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 60,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 59,471 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 59,389 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 57,586 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 57,527 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 55,529 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 55,529 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2005 53,944 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005 53,944 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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ARN 206Y is a 1983 Bedford Camper in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ARN 206Y, 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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What year was ARN 206Y registered?

ARN 206Y is a 1983 Bedford Camper, first registered on 10 February 1983.

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