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E896 LRV

1988 Bedford Camper

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Bedford Camper59,796 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE896 LRV
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022
Pass 12 Feb 2021 145,682 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 10,487 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 4,045 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 4,045 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 99,187 miles

Front body panel corroded

general under-body and panel corrosion

Fail 27 May 2017 99,187 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 98,524 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 98,523 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 98,483 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2015 98,483 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 95,037 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 92,255 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 92,249 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 88,497 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 88,497 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 82,929 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 82,915 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 77,467 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 71,192 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 71,192 miles

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)

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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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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