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E254 FMO

1988 Bedford Camper

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,787 mi
Last recorded89,787 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1988 Bedford Camper59,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE254 FMO
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 89,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 89,785 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 76,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2021 76,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2019 75,752 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

battery light on in dash

Fail 2 Sep 2019 75,745 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

battery light on in dash

Pass 23 Aug 2018 75,599 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 73,816 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 72,830 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 72,828 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 70,584 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 70,583 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 64,903 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 64,901 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 59,598 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 59,581 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise rust in o/s front inner arch

Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,920 miles

advise front to rear brake pipe rusty at rear.

advise inner front arches rusty

Fail 31 May 2011 49,915 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advise front to rear brake pipe rusty at rear.

advise inner front arches rusty

Pass 24 May 2010 45,260 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 40,935 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,992 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,671 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 31,945 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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E254 FMO is a 1988 Bedford Camper in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E254 FMO, 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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E254 FMO is a 1988 Bedford Camper, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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