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E239 MHV

1988 Bedford Camper

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

66,082 mi
Last recorded66,082 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1988 Bedford Camper59,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE239 MHV
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2024 66,082 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sunstrip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Holed around pipes at front lower where come out of car (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering rack area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis holed at NSF behind wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis holed at OSF behind wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holed next to shock top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected Both sides (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both sides ()

Fuel cap seal cracked

Fuel pump insecure

Motorhome part of van damaged at various areas

OSF door corroded and holed at lower front

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump and engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside and brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 65,715 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished but still capable of making a seal

Fuel pump loose in brackets

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 65,715 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished but still capable of making a seal

Fuel pump loose in brackets

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 65,713 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger holed within 30 cm of engine/gearbox mounting bolts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Day time running lights flickering

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel pump loose in brackets

Fuel tank cap seal perished but stil capable of making a seal

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Pressed rib, not within 30 cm of mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area, not yet within 30 cm of steering rack mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 64,570 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Leaf spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Leaf spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 64,426 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger /floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 64,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger /floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger /floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 64,302 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 64,302 miles

Emissions not tested engine not ticking over and uneven running (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water hose corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside chassis outrigger corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

lower front panel corroded

offside chassis outrigger corroded .

Pass 6 May 2017 63,672 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 63,672 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure reverse light hanging on wires (1.9.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 62,582 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 61,010 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear extensions getting rusty

Fail 23 Oct 2013 61,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear extensions getting rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2012 60,568 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 60,568 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 60,568 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f/ locker panel missing

Pass 23 Jul 2009 59,214 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 59,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 57,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 57,022 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 55,128 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front seat backs have no attachment to hold them in an upright position.but are tables when laid flat

Pass 27 Jun 2006 53,339 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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E239 MHV is a 1988 Bedford Camper in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 59,796 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 E239 MHV, 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 38 years old, this Bedford Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E239 MHV is a 1988 Bedford Camper, first registered on 23 March 1988.

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