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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front body panel corroded
general under-body and panel corrosion
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount area (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front body panel corroded
general under-body and panel corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear leaf springs corroded
corrosion to front and rear chassis/suspension components
corrosion to front cross member but not within prescribed area
corrosion to nearside front lower wheel arch.
offside front wheel hard to rotate by hand. advise further investigation
rear differential very noisy on rotation
rear exhaust tail pipe has corroded away and is missing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear leaf springs corroded
corrosion to front and rear chassis/suspension components
corrosion to front cross member but not within prescribed area
corrosion to nearside front lower wheel arch.
offside front wheel hard to rotate by hand. advise further investigation
rear differential very noisy on rotation
rear exhaust tail pipe has corroded away and is missing
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front pads wearing low
front torsion bar bushes perrished
horn switch temprimental
off side front brake binding slightly
off side front to rear brake pipe corroded
rear chassis corroded
rear exhaust badly corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front pads wearing low
front torsion bar bushes perrished
off side front brake binding slightly
off side front to rear brake pipe badly corroded
rear chassis corroded
rear exhaust badly corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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E896 LRV is a 1988 Bedford Camper in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 E896 LRV, 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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E896 LRV is a 1988 Bedford Camper, first registered on 1 April 1988.
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