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B593 XKR

1985 Bedford Unknown

Beige Petrol 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,268 mi
Last recorded42,268 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Bedford Unknown43,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB593 XKR
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,260cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 42,268 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 41,477 miles

Central Exhaust rubber missing exhaust still supported

Pass 15 Jul 2022 41,137 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 40,843 miles

Both rear inner out riggers corroded Nsr. Ofr

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 40,406 miles

Both inner rear out riggers corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2019 40,005 miles

Both inner rear outrigger corroded

Offside rear brake drum damp

Pass 3 Aug 2018 39,592 miles

All front metal brake pipes heavily corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 39,595 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

All front metal brake pipes heavily corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 38,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Surface to all braking and suspension components

Fail 28 Jul 2017 38,870 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Surface to all braking and suspension components

Pass 4 Aug 2016 37,615 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 37,583 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Bedford Unknown?

Based on 591 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
526
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
284
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 10
brake binding 10
Direction indicator not working 9
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 9
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B593 XKR is a 1985 Bedford Unknown in Beige with a 2,260cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Bedford Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 43,860 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 Unknown fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B593 XKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Bedford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B593 XKR registered?

B593 XKR is a 1985 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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