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E355 DDV

1988 Bedford Camper

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

75,134 mi
Last recorded75,134 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 1988 Bedford Camper59,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE355 DDV
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 75,134 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 75,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 74,651 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,878 miles

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

f/n/s tyre sidewall deteriorating

front wheel arch areas corroding

r/o/s suspension bump stop missing

Fail 6 Jun 2017 73,878 miles

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play idler (2.2.B.1g)

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

f/n/s tyre sidewall deteriorating

front wheel arch areas corroding

r/o/s suspension bump stop missing

Pass 28 Jun 2016 71,626 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 71,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,298 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 68,290 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

f/o/s tyre deteriorated and cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2012 64,955 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 64,955 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight r/n/s brake bind

Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,949 miles

Condensation in o/s headlamp

O/S/F Brake slightly binding

Pipe from Caravannette body hanging low

Rear exhaust corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge + cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2011 59,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Condensation in o/s headlamp

O/S/F Brake slightly binding

Pipe from Caravannette body hanging low

Rear exhaust corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge + cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2009 56,312 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 55,439 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 55,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 51,932 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 50,075 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 50,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front discs rusty

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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E355 DDV is a 1988 Bedford Camper in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 E355 DDV, 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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What year was E355 DDV registered?

E355 DDV is a 1988 Bedford Camper, first registered on 23 June 1988.

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