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BPC 408Y

1983 Bedford Camper

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,882 mi
Last recorded30,882 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1983 Bedford Camper65,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPC 408Y
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 30,882 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

Pass 5 Aug 2015 29,632 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 29,300 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

welding repairs undersealed

Fail 29 Aug 2014 292,270 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

welding repairs undersealed

Pass 28 Jun 2013 28,700 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 27,977 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

corrosion on offside front wing near windscreen

slight corrosion on offside front inner wheel arch

Fail 4 Jul 2012 27,977 miles

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

corrosion on offside front wing near windscreen

nearside front wheel binding slightly

slight corrosion on offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 15 Jul 2011 26,772 miles

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

centre propshaft bearing worn

n/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Jul 2011 26,768 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

centre propshaft bearing worn

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2009 25,492 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 25,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 24,280 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 24,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both nearside and offside front brake hose ferrules corroded.

brake pipes and brake pipe ends corroding.

underside of vehicle corroding.

Fail 6 Jul 2007 24,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front brake hose ferrules corroded.

brake pipes and brake pipes ends corroding.

underside of vehicle corroding.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 24,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pipes and ends corroded in places.

front brake hose ferrules corroded.

underside of vehicle corroding.

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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BPC 408Y is a 1983 Bedford Camper in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BPC 408Y, 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 BPC 408Y registered?

BPC 408Y is a 1983 Bedford Camper, first registered on 9 May 1983.

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